Crane Field Technician: Electrical & Hydraulic Expert

Crane 1 Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Cell phone

PPE

Boot program

Bonuses

Job summary

Crane 1 Services seeks experienced Service Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cranes, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery. The role covers overhead, mobile, crawler, and tower cranes, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will diagnose complex equipment issues in the field, read electrical schematics, and document findings for customers. Company benefits start Day 1 and on-site work is expected in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing cranes, heavy equipment, construction equipment, industrial machinery, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI safety standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel locally for service calls.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, AC/DC systems, hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Document equipment conditions and provide repair and safety recommendations to customers.
• Complete service reports and inspection documentation accurately; work safely at heights.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Local travel

Overtime/weekends/on-call

Tools

Motor controls

VFDs

AC/DC systems

Hydraulic pumps

Valves and cylinders

Job description

Crane 1 Services seeks experienced Service Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cranes, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery. The role covers overhead, mobile, crawler, and tower cranes, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will diagnose complex equipment issues in the field, read electrical schematics, and document findings for customers. Company benefits start Day 1 and on-site work is expected in Wisconsin.