Crane Technician

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical plan

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Payne & Dolan, Inc. is looking for a skilled technician to maintain crane equipment operations, conduct inspections, and perform preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in crane and heavy equipment repairs, along with crane inspection certification.

The position includes responsibilities such as diagnosing issues, making repairs, and ensuring overall shop safety. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical plans, training programs, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in crane and heavy equipment repairs.
• Sound knowledge of all repair tools, equipment, and testing machinery.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain crane equipment operation through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform oil sampling, diagnose hydraulic oil leaks, and make repairs.
• Inspect various equipment and vehicles, document necessary actions.

Skills

Crane inspection certification

Strong technical understanding

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent vocational training

Tools

Multimeters

Test lights

Load testers

Job description

Overview

Walbec Group produces high-quality construction materials and delivers design, engineering, and construction services across six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, maintain crane equipment operation through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform oil sampling, diagnose hydraulic oil leaks, and make proper repairs. Address minor electrical issues and recognize safety-related problems such as seat belt replacement, strobe lights, and working lights.
• Inspect various equipment and vehicles, document repairs, greasing, and washing as needed.
• Use operators’ and service manuals to complete tasks according to manufacturer and company guidelines.
• Create and charge work orders, including parts, billing time, and locating serial numbers and machine history.
• Understand and follow shop procedures, use proper PPE, fall protection, and lock‑out tag‑out methods, and apply double‑blocking and jacking procedures.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, test lights, and load testers to perform repairs.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, sweeping floors, scrubbing surfaces, removing clutter, cleaning benches, handling trash, and securing cords.
• Ensure proper de‑energization of stored energy sources and enforce safety practices.

Qualifications

• Crane inspection certification.
• Strong technical understanding, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Good communication skills and ability to act as a self‑starter.
• 10 years of relevant experience in crane and heavy equipment repairs.
• Sound knowledge of all repair tools, equipment, and testing machinery.
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training or certification from an accredited organization.
• Ability to use hand signals and work well as a team player.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and punctuality.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work varied hours, including overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Employer-paid medical plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements).
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program.
• Ongoing career growth opportunities.