Crane Mechanic

Responsibilities and Duties

(May include but are not limited to):

• Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes and other basic components.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to operate and perform thorough inspection of machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Perform other routine service maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge and understanding of all operating systems as necessary.
• Test machinery and/ or equipment to ensure operating efficiency before and after repair or assembly for proper performance and compliance.
• Fabricate, modify and/or install special equipment or parts using welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws.
• Diagnosing issues to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Knowledge of electrical systems to include troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining.
• Perform and schedule maintenance for vehicles and equipment, while maintaining accurate and up to date service records.
• Order and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times,
• Comply with all company, state and federally mandated safety policies and procedures.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hat as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years as a certified crane mechanic and/or related experience and training.
• Managerial experience preferred but not necessary
• Must work well and communicate effectively with operators, truck drivers, and leadership.
• Exceptional troubleshooting capabilities.
• Must have valid CDL and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test and physical.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment as well as individually.
• Clean and organized
• Ability to stand, balance, climb, for long periods of time. Excellent hand to eye coordination.
• Based out of Moorhead, Minnesota