Maintenance Crane Manager

Overview

Position Overview: We are seeking a Crane Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of crane maintenance, including scheduling and overseeing routine maintenance, major repairs, and inspections. This role ensures that all equipment is in optimal working condition and meets safety standards. The Crane Manager will lead and develop a team of technicians to work efficiently with internal customers and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

• Safety Leadership: Demonstrated strong commitment to safety in operations and leadership.
• Education: High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in heavy-duty equipment management.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with friction, hydraulic, and mobile harbor cranes, including Manitowoc, Link-Belt, Kobelco, and Kone brands.
• Certifications: Crane inspection certification is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in operating and managing various crane types and attachments.
• Bilingual: English-Spanish proficiency is helpful but not required.
• Computer & Communication: Strong computer and communication skills are essential.
• Credentials: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card is required.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Environmental Exposure: Employee will be exposed to various outdoor environmental factors, including extreme heat, rain, wind, cold, and high humidity during both day and night shifts.
• Physical Activity: The role frequently requires standing, walking, climbing, bending forward, squatting, twisting, pinching, and reaching overhead.
• Dexterity: Employees may also need to reach forward, sit, grasp objects, and perform repetitive foot, wrist, and finger movements. Eye-hand and eye-hand-foot coordination may be required.
• Lifting Requirements: Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mechanical Exposure: Employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Noise Exposure: The work environment has a moderate to high level of noise.
• Work Schedule: May be required to work on holidays and weekends, as necessary.
  
  

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Safety Leadership: Ensure that all safety protocols and best practices are strictly followed.
• Job Site Oversight: Serve as the primary person responsible for job site safety, quality control, and project scheduling. Act as the onsite liaison with internal customers and vendors for all field activities.
• Team Leadership: Lead a diverse team of technicians, optimizing their efficiency and assignments across the fleet.
• Strategic Fleet Management: Develop and implement a long-term crane fleet management program.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure high customer satisfaction by working closely with internal customers to confirm that equipment meets their needs and is available when required.
• Mentorship: Mentor team members in troubleshooting and maintaining cranes and other heavy industrial equipment.
• Project Management: Define, manage, and execute large-scale refurbishment projects.
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the go-to expert for all crane-related repairs, operations, and certifications.
• Preventative Maintenance: Track and ensure the proper execution of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Major Refurbishments & Certifications: Lead the implementation of significant equipment refurbishments and certifications.
• Training Development: Identify and develop necessary training programs for team members.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required.