Service Technician & Mechanic - Aerial Lifts

ALL Crane Rental Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Training provided

Job summary

Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental located in Milwaukee is seeking an Aerial Lift Service Technician & Mechanic. Hands-on experience with aerial lifts and scissor lifts is a big plus but training may be provided to the right individual. This is a full-time, non-exempt, Union position.

The successful candidate will be a member of the IUOE Local 139, assistance will be provided. Essential duties include troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all makes of aerial booms and scissors, reading manuals

Qualifications

• Strong diesel engine, hydraulic and electrical background.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with aerial lifts (boom/scissor) preferred.
• Willing to learn new computer/electronic/hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair aerial boom and scissor lifts.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify components.
• Read manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and drawings.
• Coordinate with service writers, supervisor, parts, and customers.
• Document actions taken clearly.
• Operate diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting.
• Follow safety requirements and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel engine

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA

• On-site
• Service
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SERVI004095

Description

Service Technician & Mechanic - Aerial Lifts

Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI - 53214

Position Summary

Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental located in Milwaukee is seeking an Aerial Lift Service Technician & Mechanic. Hands-on experience with aerial lifts and scissor lifts is a big plus but training may be provided to the right individual. This is a full-time, non-exempt, Union position. The successful candidate will be a member of the IUOE Local 139, assistance will be provided.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on all makes of aerial boom and scissor lifts
• Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify components as needed
• Reads, understands and interprets operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
• Positive interface with service writers, supervisor, parts department and customers
• Prepare proper documentation of actions taken
• Able to work with diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting and repairs
• Maintain conformity to safety requirements and other regulations
• Other duties assigned

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Must have a strong diesel engine, hydraulic and electrical background
• Strong initiative required; ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery; to work in conditions with marked changes in temperature & humidity
• Ability to safely operate complex construction equipment
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Manufacturer’s training will be an integral part of this position. Applicant must be willing to learn new computer, electronic and hydraulic systems, follow safety guidelines as they evolve in our industry, and remain certified within the various portions of our field such as assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting.

ALL Family of Companies

The ALL Family of Companies and its affiliated branches are Equal Opportunity Employers with competitive wage and benefits packages in a drug-free environment. The ALL Family of Companies is the largest privately-owned crane rental and sales enterprise in North America, with 29 strategically located branches operating under the ALL, Central, Dawes, and Jeffers names – including specialized divisions for aerial lifts, boom trucks (ALT Sales), and parts. Since 1964, the ALL Family has been a leader in the lift industry – with market strengths that include commercial construction, roads & bridges, power generation, plants & processing, facility maintenance, and more. We're ALL you need

The ALL Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Qualifications

Preferred

Construction background a plus Some Knowledge Withstand exposure to dust, fumes, and gases Some Knowledge Able operate complex construction equipment Some Knowledge Ability to work safely with moving machinery Some Knowledge Be able to lift 50lbs Some Knowledge Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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