Field Crane Technician

MGX Equipment Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,500

Tool reimbursement up to $1,500/year

Relocation assistance may be available

Competitive pay: $25-$45/hour

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services is seeking a Field Crane Technician in Denver, CO to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain mobile cranes and related equipment. This role reports to the Service Manager and is based at the Denver branch.

Responsibilities include complete inspections, accurate reporting, customer service and hands-on repair, with travel up to 50% for job sites and training as needed. A strong mechanical background and ability to read electrical/hydraulic schematics are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics.
• Must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and light equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Perform thorough annual inspections.
• Fill out work reports and time sheets.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

MGX Field Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position will be located at the Denver, CO branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

• Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year. Relocation assistance may also be available to those who qualify. This position offers a pay range between $25.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Light diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting of various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fills out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews and expense reports.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have a mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics; and be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Must have experience in preventative maintenance and light equipment repair (i.e. oil changes, break jobs, etc.)
• May be required to travel to job sites and for training up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane and/or heavy equipment is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

Training

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each technician and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities.

MGX Equipment Services is committed to placing team members in roles that align with their experience while also providing opportunities for growth and development. We are hiring across multiple skill levels and compensation, and role level will be based upon experience.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN