Shop Crane Technician

Socket.dev; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services in Aiken, SC is seeking a Crane Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. The role reports to the Branch Manager at the Aiken branch.

Responsibilities include performing thorough inspections, diagnosing defects, repairing hydraulic and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with OEM specs. A sign-on bonus of $4,500 is offered after 90 days of continuous service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years as Mechanic/Technician.
• Experience with Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK, Manitowoc EPIC, National Boom Trucks.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer focus.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Basic computer skills.
• Must procure hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cranes to diagnose defects and perform thorough inspections.
• Repair, diagnose, and troubleshoot mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; repair hydraulic/electrical components.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Test equipment after repair to OEM specifications.
• Prepare parts and drawings for each job.
• Perform annual inspections.
• Fill out reports, hours/time sheets, and expense reports.
• Work independently and provide excellent customer service.
• Welding may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection and diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Welding (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools up to 1.5 inches

Job description

MGX Shop Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks.

This position will be located at the Aiken, SC branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Branch Manager.

Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service,

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate and perform thorough inspection of cranes in order to diagnose defects.
• Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; repair hydraulic and electrical components.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges. Reads, understands and interprets operating and parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Tests mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specifications.
• Prepares for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fills out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews and expense reports.
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• May be required to weld as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Mechanic/Technician required.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT & TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc EPIC and/or Traditional Cranes; National Boom Trucks preferred.
• Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Required to purchase full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• And much more!

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.