Crawler Crane Field Technician – Travel & On-Site

CraneWorks, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Paid time off

Boot allowance

Job summary

CraneWorks/RentalWorks in Alabama/Nashville area seeks a Crawler Crane Assembly Technician to travel to active sites and safely assemble, test, and dismantle heavy crawler cranes. You will comply with safety rules, manage lattice booms, counterweights, and upper works to ensure equipment readiness.

Requires strong mechanical aptitude, OSHA/ANSI knowledge, and willingness for nights/weekends. Valid driver’s license and certifications preferred; competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards in crane operations.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
• Pass drug test and background check.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and Teardown: Assemble and disassemble crawler crane tracks, car body, car body counterweights, upper works, and lattice boom sections safely.
• Rigging and Pinning: Use hand tools, hammers, and pins to secure structural components and rig hoist lines or pendants.
• Mechanical Repairs: Fix hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical issues on site to keep equipment ready.
• Safety Inspections: Perform pre-operational, monthly, and yearly checks on assembled cranes.
• Site Travel: Drive company vehicles to different regional or national job locations as required.

Skills

OSHA/ANSI crane operations knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Drug test & background check

Night & weekend work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years in heavy construction or machinery maintenance

Strong mechanical aptitude with hand/power tools

Tools

NCCCO crane operator certification

Basic hand and power tools proficiency

Job description

CraneWorks/RentalWorks in Alabama/Nashville area seeks a Crawler Crane Assembly Technician to travel to active sites and safely assemble, test, and dismantle heavy crawler cranes. You will comply with safety rules, manage lattice booms, counterweights, and upper works to ensure equipment readiness.

Requires strong mechanical aptitude, OSHA/ANSI knowledge, and willingness for nights/weekends. Valid driver’s license and certifications preferred; competitive pay and benefits offered.