CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN - NATIONWIDE TRAVEL

American Crane & Equipment Corporation; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel premiums

Per diem

Overtime pay

Company service truck

Job summary

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is hiring Crane & Hoist Service Technicians for nationwide travel. Positions include developing and experienced levels with substantial overnight travel across the continental United States.

Compensation includes base pay with overtime premiums and per diem allowances. Technicians will be dispatched from home locations to customer sites; travel is a core responsibility.

Qualifications

• Crane experience not required for developing level.
• Direct overhead crane/hoist experience preferred for experienced level.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect overhead cranes and hoists; perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical crane systems.
• Diagnose 480 VAC / three-phase electrical systems and related components.
• Read electrical schematics and report deficiencies to customers.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate with customers.

Skills

Crane & hoist service

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Crane inspection tools

Job description

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CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN - NATIONWIDE TRAVEL

Full Time Technicians Douglassville, PA, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $50.00 Hourly

WE'RE HIRING: Entry-Level & Experienced Crane & Hoist Service Technicians Technicians

PAY: $26.00 - $50.00+/hour | Full-time

LOCATION: Travel-based | Continental U.S. service area | This is not a work-from-home position. C lassified as travel-based field service roles and will require extensive travel based on customer locations, project schedules, and business needs. Technicians may live anywhere within the continental United States and will be dispatched from their home location directly to ACECO customer sites and project locations based on business needs.

This position is designed for technicians who want and are able to maintain a high-travel field service schedule. Assignments may occur throughout the continental United States and may include multi-day or multi-week trips away from home. Technicians should expect overnight travel to be a regular and substantial part of the position rather than an occasional requirement.

Travel schedules vary based on customer needs, outages, installations, modernizations, service requirements, and project schedules. Individual assignments may last 1–4 weeks at a time, and technicians may transition between customer locations as business needs require.

ACECO covers approved business travel expenses in accordance with company policy, including applicable airfare, lodging, rental vehicles, and other approved expenses. Qualifying overnight assignments receive applicable travel premiums and $70/day per diem.

What This Role Really Is

This is a nationwide traveling field service career for technicians who are comfortable spending significant time away from home.

Your home serves as your base, but your workplace is wherever our customers need technical support. One assignment may take you to a manufacturing facility for inspections and repairs; another may involve an extended outage, installation, modernization, or specialized project at an industrial or nuclear facility in another state.

This role provides considerable independence and variety, but the tradeoff is travel.If you are looking for a primarily local position with occasional overnight trips, this is not that role.

Two Paths — One Team

We are hiring Crane & Hoist Service Technicians at two experience levels. Whether you're an experienced crane technician ready to step into a high-autonomy field role, or a skilled industrial tradesperson looking to build a career in crane service, we have a place for you.

New to crane service?

SEE SECTION 1: DEVELOPING CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Already have crane & hoist experience?

SKIP TO SECTION 2: EXPERIENCED CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Developing Technician: $26.00 – $38.00/hour

Experienced Technician: $33.00 – $50.00+/hour

• Overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
  • Saturday = 1.5x base hourly rate
  • Sunday = 2x base hourly rate
  • 10 recognized holidays = 2x base hourly rate
• +$3/hour qualifying overnight travel premium, subject to applicable OT and double-time multipliers
• +$2/hour qualifying off-shift premium, subject to applicable OT and double-time multipliers
• +$2/hour flat premium for onsite nuclear work
• $70/day per diem for qualifying overnight travel
• Paid travel time in accordance with company policy

SECTION 1: DEVELOPING CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$26.00 – $38.00 / hour | Crane Experience Not Required

Crane experience is not required. If you have experience as an industrial electrician, maintenance technician, electro-mechanical technician, millwright, controls technician, or field service technician, we can provide the crane-specific training and field experience needed to develop you into an independent Crane & Hoist Service Technician.

Starting compensation is based on relevant industrial experience, electrical and mechanical capabilities, and demonstrated technical ability.

What You'll Learn

• Inspect overhead cranes and hoists — frequent and periodic inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on crane and hoist systems
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical and mechanical systems
• Work with 480 VAC / three-phase equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot motors, brakes, contactors, VFDs, and controls
• Diagnose mechanical crane and hoist problems
• Complete professional inspection and service documentation
• Communicate equipment deficiencies and repair recommendations to customers

As your skills develop, you'll progress toward independently performing inspections, troubleshooting equipment, completing repairs, and managing customer service assignments.

Who We're Looking For — Developing Level

We encourage applicants with backgrounds in:

• Industrial electrical or electro-mechanical maintenance
• Industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance
• Automation and controls
• Industrial field service
• Mechanical or electrical service

Previous overhead crane and hoist experience is a plus, but not required. We're looking for candidates with strong electrical and/or mechanical aptitude, safe work habits, troubleshooting ability, a willingness to learn, and professional communication skills.

Travel

This position does not require relocation to an ACECO facility. Candidates may reside anywhere within the continental United States, provided they can meet the travel and dispatch requirements of the position.

This is a fully travel-based field service position—not a remote work-from-home position.

Technicians are dispatched from their home location to customer sites throughout the continental United States. Travel may involve driving or commercial air travel depending on the assignment.

Travel is a fundamental responsibility of this position. Technicians should expect:

• Regular overnight travel throughout the year
• Assignments that may last approximately 1–4 weeks at a time
• Travel to different states and customer facilities based on business needs
• Industrial, manufacturing, utility, and potentially nuclear-site assignments
• Schedule changes based on customer requirements, outages, projects, and emergency service needs
• Periods of significant travel followed by periods with different schedules depending on workload

ACECO covers approved business travel expenses in accordance with company policy. Qualifying overnight assignments receive applicable travel premiums and per diem.

What Development Looks Like

Progression at ACECO is based on demonstrated capability, not a set timeline. Some technicians develop quickly; others build their skills at a different pace depending on background and experience. Both are fine — what matters is continued growth, accountability, and a commitment to getting better.

Foundation

• Complete ACECO safety, compliance, and equipment-specific training
• Learn ACECO service standards, documentation processes, and customer expectations
• Begin performing inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs with guidance
• Build working relationships with senior technicians, supervisors, and customers
• Demonstrate safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance with increasing independence
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical crane systems with less supervision
• Develop proficiency with 480 VAC / three-phase electrical systems
• Build a reputation with customers as reliable, professional, and technically capable

Full Independence

• Independently manage customer service assignments
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs without direct oversight
• Communicate findings and recommendations directly to customers with confidence
• Demonstrate the technical skills and professionalism expected of an experienced technician

Earn Your Company Service Truck

As you develop your skills and demonstrate the ability to independently perform required crane and hoist inspections, you may become eligible for a company service truck that you can take home, subject to management approval.

We are looking for people who want to build a long-term skilled-trade career. As you demonstrate additional crane-service capabilities and independence, you can progress into ACECO's Experienced Crane & Hoist Service Technician structure.

Experienced Crane & Hoist Service Technicians earn $33.00 – $50.00+ per hour based on demonstrated capability and experience.

Bring us your electrical and mechanical foundation. We'll help you develop the crane expertise.

SECTION 2: EXPERIENCED CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$33.00 – $50.00+ / hour | Direct Crane & Hoist Experience Required

Step Into a Role That Matches Your Experience

If you have direct experience inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing overhead cranes and hoists, we want to talk with you.

This is field service work where you are trusted to diagnose problems, make decisions, and represent ACECO directly with customers. Strong technicians build real reputations at ACECO.

Base Pay: $33.00 – $50.00+ per hour, based on demonstrated crane-service experience and technical capability.

What You'll Do

• Inspect overhead cranes and hoists — frequent and periodic inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical crane systems
• Diagnose 480 VAC / three-phase electrical systems
• Troubleshoot motors, brakes, contactors, VFDs, controls, and radio systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend repairs
• Complete accurate inspection and service documentation
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Work independently while maintaining ACECO safety and quality standards
• Support installations, modernizations, outages, and specialized projects as required

What We're Looking For — Experienced Level

Direct overhead crane and hoist experience is preferred. We are particularly interested in technicians with:

• Crane and hoist inspection experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with 480 VAC / three-phase equipment, VFDs, crane controls
• Experience with motors, brakes, contactors, radio controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with installations, modernizations, and outage work
• Industrial field service and customer-facing service experience

Placement within the $33–$50+/hour range is based on demonstrated crane and hoist experience, inspection capabilities, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, technical independence, certifications, and overall experience.

Travel

This position does not require relocation to an ACECO facility. Candidates may reside anywhere within the continental United States, provided they can meet the travel and dispatch requirements of the position.

This is a fully travel-based field service position—not a remote work-from-home position.

Technicians are dispatched from their home location to customer sites throughout the continental United States. Travel may involve driving or commercial air travel depending on the assignment.

Travel is a fundamental responsibility of this position. Technicians should expect:

• Regular overnight travel throughout the year
• Assignments that may last approximately 1–4 weeks at a time
• Travel to different states and customer facilities based on business needs
• Industrial, manufacturing, utility, and potentially nuclear-site assignments
• Schedule changes based on customer requirements, outages, projects, and emergency service needs
• Periods of significant travel followed by periods with different schedules depending on workload

ACECO covers approved business travel expenses in accordance with company policy. Qualifying overnight assignments receive applicable travel premiums and per diem.

What Success Looks Like

Expectations are set based on where you come in. Technicians hired at the higher end of the pay range are expected to operate independently and take ownership of customer assignments quickly. The milestones below reflect general expectations — your actual ramp will be calibrated to your experience and capability at hire.

First 90 Days

• Learn ACECO service standards, safety expectations, and documentation processes
• Independently complete inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs
• Build trust with customers through professionalism and technical competence
• Accurately document service work and communicate findings
• Begin handling more complex troubleshooting scenarios independently

First Year

• Operate as a reliable, independent field resource across your assigned service area
• Take ownership of customer relationships and technical outcomes
• Handle complex troubleshooting, repairs, and service escalations
• Support installations, modernizations, outages, and specialized projects
• Demonstrate the accountability, documentation quality, and professionalism that define ACECO's senior technicians

Take-Home Service Truck

Technicians who demonstrate the ability to independently perform required crane and hoist inspections may be assigned a company service truck that can be taken home, subject to management approval.

Grow Your Career at ACECO

Our strongest technicians can take ownership of a customer's problem from inspection through troubleshooting and repair. They work safely, communicate clearly, accurately document their work, and professionally represent ACECO at customer facilities.

Senior technicians may also have opportunities to lead projects, support complex installations and outages, mentor developing technicians, and work on specialized industrial and nuclear lifting equipment.

Employment & Field Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical or trade certifications preferred

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and randomized drug testing during employment in accordance with applicable laws and company/customer requirements
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain a REAL ID or valid U.S. Passport
• Ability to obtain and maintain customer-required unescorted access to commercial nuclear facilities and other secure industrial sites
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and travel requirements and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow company and customer safety policies, wear required PPE, and complete required safety and compliance training
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., work at heights, climb ladders, and perform confined-space work
• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to weather, noise, energized systems, and moving equipment
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Customer Site Access Requirements

A significant portion of the work performed by ACECO's Crane & Hoist Service Technicians takes place at commercial nuclear generating facilities and other secure industrial customer sites.

Technicians must be able to obtain and maintain customer-required unescorted access authorization and comply with all customer security, fitness-for-duty, and access authorization requirements throughout their employment.

Depending on the customer and work assignment, additional screening may include:

• Criminal background investigations
• Credit history reviews
• Employment verification
• Motor vehicle record reviews
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Fitness-for-duty evaluations
• Customer-specific training, badging, and credentialing

Customer access determinations are made solely by the customer or applicable regulatory authority and are outside the control of American Crane & Equipment Corporation.

• Field-based work at industrial customer sites
• Exposure to cranes, hoists, energized systems, and moving equipment
• Work performed at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements

Why Join ACECO?

Field Impact

Your work directly affects customer safety and equipment uptime. When a crane goes down, production stops — and you're the one who gets it running again.

Autonomy & Ownership

This is field service work where you are trusted to diagnose problems, make decisions, and represent ACECO directly with customers.

Technical Growth

Work on complex industrial and nuclear lifting equipment that most technicians never get exposure to. ACECO builds custom cranes and heavy material handling equipment — the service side of the business matches that complexity.

Stability & Compensation

Established company with a long-term workforce, strong reputation, and a compensation structure that rewards skill and independence. Overtime, travel premiums, nuclear site pay, and per diem on top of competitive base rates.

ACECO Values

We look for people who align with ACECO values: Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing.

Who Thrives Here — and Who Doesn't

You'll do well here if you:

• Want a career built around field service and nationwide travel
• Are comfortable being away from home for multi-day and multi-week assignments
• Can adapt when customer needs, project schedules, or travel plans change
• Work effectively and safely with limited day-to-day supervision
• Are comfortable flying, driving, staying in hotels, and moving between customer locations
• Take ownership of customer assignments and represent ACECO professionally
• Enjoy variety and would rather work at different customer facilities than report to the same location every day
• Understand that field-service schedules can be less predictable than plant or shop positions

This role is likely not a fit if you:

• Are primarily looking for local work
• Want to return home every night or most nights
• Have significant restrictions on overnight or extended travel
• Are uncomfortable with assignments lasting multiple weeks
• Need a highly predictable daily work location
• Are looking for a traditional work-from-home or remote-office position
• Are uncomfortable working independently at customer facilities

What's In It for You?

At ACECO, we invest in people who want to do meaningful work, grow their skills, and build a long-term career.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/PTO following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, with rollover in accordance with company policy
• Prior crane-industry service will be taken into consideration when determining vacation/PTO eligibility
• 10 recognized paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and laundering service
• Company-paid approved business travel expenses
• Training and career-development opportunities
• Compensated voluntary participation in local on-call rotation
• Overtime opportunities and premium pay rates
• Exposure to complex, high-consequence equipment and environments

What to Expect from Our Hiring Process

Every application is reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition team — we do not rely on automated screening tools.

Qualified candidates typically hear from us within 2 business days.

We aim to keep the process clear, efficient, and professional. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening and employment/customer-access requirements.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and