Service Technician & Mechanic - Aerial Lifts

ALL Family of Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking an Aerial Lift Service Technician & Mechanic. This full‑time, non‑exempt union role offers hands‑on work with aerial lifts and scissor lifts, with training provided for the right candidate.

You will be part of IUOE Local 139, with benefits and support described by the employer. The successful candidate will diagnose, repair and maintain lifts, read manuals and drawings, and document actions while working safely around heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have diesel engine, hydraulic and electrical background.
• Willing to learn computer, electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Remain certified across assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting.
• Manufacturer's training will be part of this position.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair aerial boom and scissor lifts.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust and modify components as needed.
• Read and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals and blueprints.
• Interface with service writers, supervisor, parts and customers.
• Prepare proper documentation of actions taken.
• Use diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain safety and comply with regulations.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Job description

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.

Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI - 53214

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 and 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.