Service Technician

Crane 1 Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Cell phone

PPE

Boot program

Bonuses

Job summary

Crane 1 Services seeks experienced Service Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cranes, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery. The role covers overhead, mobile, crawler, and tower cranes, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will diagnose complex equipment issues in the field, read electrical schematics, and document findings for customers. Company benefits start Day 1 and on-site work is expected in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing cranes, heavy equipment, construction equipment, industrial machinery, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI safety standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel locally for service calls.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, AC/DC systems, hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Document equipment conditions and provide repair and safety recommendations to customers.
• Complete service reports and inspection documentation accurately; work safely at heights.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Local travel

Overtime/weekends/on-call

Tools

Motor controls

VFDs

AC/DC systems

Hydraulic pumps

Valves and cylinders

Job description

Crane 1 Services is seeking experienced Service Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cranes, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery. We welcome candidates with experience working on overhead cranes, mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, construction equipment, heavy equipment, hoists, hydraulic systems, and other electromechanical equipment. The ideal candidate has strong electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills and enjoys working in the field to diagnose and solve complex equipment issues safely and efficiently.

Why Work for Crane 1

• $35-$45/hr based on experience
• Time-and-a-half on Saturdays
• Double-time on Sundays
• Company truck, cell phone, PPE, and boot program
• Rapid Quote Bonus Incentive Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• 80 hours vacation/PTO in Year 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities into Sales or Management
• Referral bonuses up to $2,500

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, AC/DC systems, hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Document equipment conditions and provide repair and safety recommendations to customers.
• Complete service reports and inspection documentation accurately.Work safely at heights and in industrial or construction environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing cranes, heavy equipment, construction equipment, industrial machinery, or similar electromechanical systems.

Candidates who don’t meet the listed experience and or qualifications requirements will be assessed and evaluated for an Apprenticeship or Service Technician Level 1 (Starting Pay:$25/hr-$30/hr)

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including motor controls, 480V systems, VFDs, and industrial controls.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Mechanical repair and diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of OSHA and ANSI safety standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for customer service calls.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment, military maintenance, or hydraulic systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

Crane 1 Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every employee is valued and given the opportunity to succeed.