Field Crane Mechanic

Field Crane Mechanic

Salary: $40-$55

Hours/OT: Normal Service hours M-F, average 5-10 hours OT/wk.

Benefits: Med, Dental, Vision, 401k

An award-winning global provider of quality-lifting solutions is looking to add a Field Crane Mechanic to their growing and successful team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Work on trucks, truck mounted cranes and railroad equipment
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
• Diagnose electrical and hydraulic system problems and complete necessary repairs and maintenance
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics, completes machine shop operations, making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine safety, and combustion control standards
• Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance
• Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options
• Keeps supplies ready by working closely with the Parts Department on inventory
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications
• Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Work closely with Services Management to develop and implement target account specific objectives, strategies, and action plans
• Quote prices, bid specifications and maintain records as outlined by management
• Answer customer inquiries regarding products, prices, availability and product uses
• Monitor customer satisfaction and communicate this information to management
• Work with Parts and Service Departments to introduce customers to the other services we provide

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Mobile Crane Mechanic/Technician that can operate and inspect cranes to diagnose defects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, EKS, ECOS, LICCON, and Greer systems.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Reads and understands operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawing
• Tests mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specification
• Prepares for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision
• Maintain conformity to safety requirements, manufacturer procedures, and other regulations
• Properly fills out working reports, hour reports, time sheets, hours overviews, work orders, and expense reports
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• The ability to work overtime as well as on weekends is a plus. Travel is required periodically for 1 to 4-day intervals for field techs.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required for field technician positions

Preferred Qualifications: History of working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT and TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc, Liebherr, Terex, Palfinger, IMT, Cormach, National, Demag, Manitex, etc.

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Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which of the following do you have experience repairing or maintaining: Grove RT and TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc, Liebherr, Terex, Palfinger, IMT, Cormach, National, Demag, Manitex, etc.

Experience:

• Mobile Crane Mechanic/Technician: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40 - $55