Shop Crane Technician

About the role

MGX Shop Crane Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position is located at the Nashville, TN branch of MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform thorough inspection of cranes to diagnose defects.
• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; repair hydraulic and electrical components.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating and parts manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Test mechanical, electronic, electrical, and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specifications.
• Prepare for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fill out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews, and expense reports.
• Able to accomplish tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as Mechanic/Technician.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT & TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc EPIC and/or Traditional Cranes; National Boom Trucks preferred.
• Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Required to purchase full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands include sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, and frequent use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement.
• Scholarship Program.
• Customized training plan and career path provided within the first week of employment.

Pay

$4,500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days continuous service; eligible for Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.

Schedule

Typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.