Mini Crane Technical Trainer - Phoenix, AZ

Smiley Lifting Solutions; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Long-term disability coverage

Competitive pay

Job summary

Smiley Lifting Solutions in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on Mini Crane Technical Trainer to join our field team. You’ll train customers and staff on equipment operation, perform operator assessments, and help with basic troubleshooting.

The role requires travel to customer sites nationwide; overnight weekday travel is expected, but weekends are at home. We’ll provide full training on our equipment and curriculum; a positive, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on crane or equipment training experience preferred.
• Curriculum or training content development experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Teaching or education experience (math/physics a plus).
• Open to career changers aiming to technical training.

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

Strong communication

Lead by example

Independent work

Quick learner

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team-focused

Education

NCCER trainer

NCCCO trainer

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.