Crane Service Technician

OVERVIEW:

This individual is responsible for the effective repair of machinery and components in the field, at high levels of quality. This individual must work independent of direct supervision in a field environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform field repairs and maintenance jobs with little or no direct supervision
• Knowledge of a variety of different types of LMI systems and able to read and understand load charts
• Knowledge of a variety types of cranes such as lattice crawler, lattice truck, hydraulic truck, and rough terrain
• Ability to set up cranes and operate safely
• Responsible for servicing units to fulfill OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications
• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems
• Recondition and repair equipment and components in a complete, safe, and effective manner by planning methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned
• Perform diagnostic inspections as directed, including repair determination inspections following established guidelines, identify the cause of failure, and identify solutions necessary to affect a repair
• Responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe manner
• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs
• Assists in the collection of data necessary for efficient inventory control
• Attends training at local, regional, national service schools as requested
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Completes all paperwork required for jobs
• Performs tasks as directed by the Service Management
• Background in electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must share our Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Be Curious, Have Passion, and Be Innovative
• Crane Inspector Certification recommended but not required
• Obtains or is willing to obtain a Class A CDL License
• Minimum 2 year Diesel Technology or Automotive Technology degree or equivalent experience
• Possesses required tools
• Good, safe work habits
• Good communication skills
• Must be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, and able to adapt to all forces around them – customers, suppliers, coworkers, and manufacturers
• Must have a pleasing personality with a sales aptitude
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions

BENEFITS:

• Health
  • FSA
  • HSA w/ Employer Contributions
• Dental
• Vision
• Life / AD&D / Critical Illness
• 401k Company Match
• PTO Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement
• Safety Boot and Cold Weather Gear Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform/Clothing Allowance
• Tool Allowance
• Employee Events
• Sponsorships
• Additional Job-Related Education and Trainings
• Short/Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20 pounds.
• Occasional to frequent walking or standing.
• Frequent and continual movement as follows, often several of movements simultaneously (i.e., handle while crouching, carry while kneeling):
  • Kneel (bend legs at knee, come to rest on knees)
  • Crouch/Squat (bend body down and forward, bending legs and spine)
  • Crawl (move on hands, knees, and feet)
  • Climb (ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramp, or step up on or down from equipment/trailer)
  • Stoop (Bend downward and forward at waist)
  • Lift (raise or lower object > 25 pounds from one level to another)
  • Carry (transport an object)
  • Push (press with steady force, thrust objects forward, downward, outward)
  • Pull (drag or tug objects)
  • Turn/twist (move a body part in circular motion)
  • Bend (bend downward and forward by bending the spine at waist)
  • Reach (extend hands and arms in any direction)
  • Handle (seize, hold turn with hands)
• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Consistently exposed to weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Supervisors or managers may ask job incumbents to perform other duties as needed and/or required.

Management has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.