Shop Crane Technician

MGX Shop Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position is located at the Dallas, Texas branch and reports to the Branch 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.
• Accomplish tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Crane 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.
• Ability 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 a full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

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

Schedule

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under various brand names.