Road Aerial Lift Technician

RBG Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading provider of aerial lift services is seeking a skilled Road Aerial Lift Technician to join their team. In this role, you will inspect and repair bucket trucks and aerial lifts, ensuring they meet OSHA and ANSI standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulic systems, and electrical wiring knowledge. This full-time position requires the ability to travel to customer locations, including occasional overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and personal tools are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with bucket trucks, aerial lifts, or heavy equipment with hydraulic systems required.
• Valid driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair bucket trucks and aerial lifts.
• Perform maintenance according to OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Communicate findings and repair needs with the service manager.
• Travel to customer locations, including overnight stays.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic system experience

Electrical wiring experience

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

RBG Inc. is seeking a skilled Road Aerial Lift Technician to join our growing team. You will work on a wide range of bucket trucks and self‑propelled aerial lifts, performing inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to OSHA and ANSI standards. This is a road-based role requiring strong mechanical and hydraulic expertise and the ability to work independently.

You will be assigned a company service truck (fuel provided). Overnight work‑related travel includes company‑covered lodging and meals. All travel time is paid at your standard hourly rate. Technicians must supply their own hand tools; major equipment is provided by the company.

Required Experience

Previous experience working with bucket trucks, aerial lifts, or heavy equipment with hydraulic systems is required for the Road Technician position. If you do not have experience but have a willingness to learn, we offer in‑house technician positions and are willing to train the right candidate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

These are the abilities and knowledge you need to bring to the role:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Provide own hand tools
• Hydraulic system experience and/or understanding
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics, parts manuals, and spec sheets or willing to learn
• Experience with electrical wiring (lights, trailer plugs, and accessories)
• Knowledge of PTOs and hydraulic pumps
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow safety protocols
• Valid driver’s license

Job Responsibilities

These are the tasks you will perform on the job:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair bucket trucks and aerial lifts
• Perform maintenance and repair work according to OSHA and ANSI standards
• Conduct dielectric testing
• Use schematics and manuals to identify faults and verify repairs
• Operate company‑provided service truck and maintain it in clean, safe condition
• Communicate findings, repair needs, and timelines with the service manager
• Document work performed using company procedures
• Travel to customer locations as required, including occasional overnight stays
• Follow all company, customer, and job‑site safety requirements

Job Type

• Full‑time
• Road‑based

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour, based on experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

About Us

RBG Inc. is a premier provider of custom bucket trucks and aerial lifts serving the New England region since 1994. We specialize in building high‑quality, custom Dur‑A‑Lift bucket trucks, fiber optic splicers, cranes, digger derricks, and other truck‑mounted equipment. RBG Inc. is the East Coast distributor of DINO lift Aerial Work Platforms and provides both in‑house and on‑the‑road service offering inspections, dielectric testing, diagnostics, repair, remounts and a wide range of other hydraulic services. Beginning in late 2025, RBG Inc. now offers sales and service on HYRAX Aerial Lifts in the Northeast region of the United States.