Field Crane Technician

The Manitowoc Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool Reimbursement up to 1500 per year

Relocation assistance (may qualify)

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services in Houston, TX is hiring MGX Field Crane Technicians to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain mobile cranes and boom trucks at the Houston branch, reporting to the Service Manager. This role offers pay between $31 and $57 per hour with a $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous service.

Relocation assistance may be available. Candidates should have a mechanical background with electrical and hydraulics experience, be able to travel up to 50% for job sites and

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical background with experience in electrical and hydraulics and be able to read schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and light equipment repair.
• Willing to travel to job sites and training up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent communication with a customer/client focus.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Light diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting of mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Perform annual inspections and complete reports and time sheets accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and work with limited supervision.
• Maintain safety and health procedures and participate in training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent work

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Diagnostics tools

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 Houston, TX 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 $31.00 - $57.00 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.

Working Conditions

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.