Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic

Kirby Smith; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Uniforms and safety boots provided

Continued education & training

Paid accident insurance

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic to perform in-field repairs on heavy equipment at customer locations.

The role requires diagnosing issues, ordering parts, writing technical reports, and maintaining company assets, with union contract compliance under Local 513. Typical duties include safe repair practices, training attendance, and supporting customers while ensuring high-quality service and on-site reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Must furnish and maintain a set of hand tools.
• Ability to work overtime and stay overnight when needed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field repairs and maintenance with limited supervision.
• Diagnose and evaluate equipment problems and perform repairs to guidelines.
• Plan the method and sequence of assigned repairs.
• Attend factory and other trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain service truck and complete safety inspections.

Skills

English proficiency

Equipment diagnostics

Overtime readiness

Driver's license

Hand tools maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Special tools per company

Job description

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic Union Information

This position is represented by Operating Engineers Local 513 under a union contract.

• Work standards set by Union contract or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Union pay and benefits based on the current CBA
• Includes health, pension, and retirement through the union

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic-Specific Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Uniforms and Safety Steel/Composite Toed Boots provided
• Continued Education, Manufacturer Hands-On and Web-Based Training
• Paid Accident Insurance

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic Position Purpose

The Crane Field Service Technician operates a mobile service vehicle and travels to customer locations to perform in-field repairs on various brands of heavy equipment. This will include diagnosing issues, ordering parts, writing technical reports, maintaining the care of company assets, and communicating professionally with others. They will perform quality work as efficiently and profitably as possible.

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs field repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment and makes repairs using established guidelines, following established flat rates
• Plans the method and sequence of performing assigned repairs
• Models safe work habits and abides by all safety policies and procedures always
• Keeps rework within established guidelines
• Possible overnight stays on or near job sites if requiredCompletes required paperwork efficiently and promptly
• Attends factory and other training as specified by the supervisor
• Maintains the service truck in good working condition and cleanliness
• Completes daily, monthly, and annual safety and vehicle inspections
• Consistently exhibits professional demeanor with customers, managers, and colleagues
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Ensures consistent and reliable on-site attendance

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Two (2) years of continuous experience in diagnosing and repairing construction equipment
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company
• Ability to work overtime, stay overnight, and work on the weekend when needed
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Crane Field Service Technician/Mechanic Physical Requirements

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours, with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.