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Crane Mechanic

Lanco
Riverdale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Job Purpose:

Perform maintenance and repairs of complex crane and heavy equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.  
  • Demonstrating of equipment for customer use.  
  • Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on various types of construction equipment
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
  • Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
  • Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
  • Assist in delivering required training to coworkers.
  • Special projects or work as assigned.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and repair Rough Terrain Cranes.
  • Maintain and repair Crawler Cranes.
  • Provide certified crane inspections

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications Guidelines

Experience/Training/Education:

Required:      

5 years of experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Grove and Manitowoc Cranes. GMK Training. Willingness to travel with some overnights. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

Desired:        

Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background, particularly with an emphasis on cranes, extensive knowledge of crane equipment, an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams on German made AT Cranes, own the tools applicable to position, and exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills. Factory training certifications a plus. GMK/AT crane factory training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Acceptance in all areas of accountability, pertaining to all areas of responsibilities. Capability to lead, teach and share knowledge with others. Willingness to travel at will throughout assigned region when called upon.   Willingness to work at various heights. Safety minded/oriented. Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience; Requires an eye for detail.  Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism.

 

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required.  Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull; access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment  Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights. Potential for travel in other locations around the country.   Ability to work overtime is a must.  

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is contracted based on union rates . The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Special Requirements/Certification:

CDL License, Factory training on crawler cranes, hydraulic rough terrain and truck cranes. 

 

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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