Mini Crane Technical Trainer

Smiley Lifting Solutions, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiley Lifting Solutions in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on Mini Crane Technical Trainer to join our team. You will travel nationwide to customer sites delivering training and ensuring operators are confident and safe, with overnight weekday travel required.

We provide full training on our equipment and curriculum. The role emphasizes teaching, curriculum development, and hands-on equipment instruction, with a focus on safety and professional representation in the field.

Qualifications

• Crane or equipment training experience.
• Curriculum or training content development.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• NCCER or NCCCO trainer background.
• Teaching or education experience (math/physics are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Train customers and internal staff on equipment operation.
• Conduct operator qualification assessments.
• Support customers with basic troubleshooting.
• Represent Smiley Lifting Solutions professionally in the field.

Skills

Crane training

Mini crane knowledge

Curriculum development

Mechanical knowledge

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

NCCER trainer background

NCCCO trainer background

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Mini Crane Technical Trainer – Phoenix, AZ**
** Smiley Lifting Solutions**

Smiley Lifting Solutions — North America’s leading importer, distributor, and manufacturer of hydraulic SPYDERCRANE mini crawler cranes — is looking for a hands‑on Mini Crane Technical Trainer to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

We’re willing to train the right person. If you bring the right attitude, mechanical aptitude, and interest in training, we’ll provide full training on our equipment and curriculum. Once you’re up to speed, you’ll travel nationwide to customer sites to deliver training and ensure operators are confident and safe. Overnight weekday travel is required, but weekends are home.

** What You’ll Do**

• Train customers and internal staff on equipment operation


• Conduct operator qualification assessments


• Support customers with basic troubleshooting


• Represent Smiley Lifting Solutions professionally in the field

** What We’re Looking For**

** Preferred Backgrounds:**

• Crane or equipment training experience


• Familiarity with mini cranes or rental equipment


• Curriculum or training content development


• Basic mechanical knowledge


• NCCER or NCCCO trainer background


• Teaching or education experience (math/physics are a plus)


• Or someone looking to change careers into technical training

** Key Skills:**

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to lead by example


• Works well independently


• Quick learner with a positive attitude


• Detail-oriented and organized


• Self-motivated and proactive


• Team-focused mindset

** Benefits**

• Competitive pay


• Paid holidays and vacation


• Health and vision insurance


• Long-term disability coverage

If you have experience in training, teaching, or technical instruction — or you’re eager to grow into a role like this — we’d love to hear from you. Smiley Lifting Solutions offers a supportive, upbeat environment with plenty of room to build a long‑term career.

Company Description

Smiley Crane Service has been providing crane, rigging, and lifting solutions in Arizona for over two decades. We operate to the highest safety standards in the industry. Our team is small, skilled, and takes pride in doing the job right.

Company Description

Smiley Crane Service has been providing crane, rigging, and lifting solutions in Arizona for over two decades. We operate to the highest safety standards in the industry. Our team is small, skilled, and takes pride in doing the job right.