Shop Crane Technician

MGX Equipment Services; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool reimbursement program

401(k) beginning day one

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services in Ankeny, IA is seeking an experienced Shop Crane Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile cranes and boom trucks. You will read schematics, select parts, and perform tests to ensure OEM specifications are met.

This full-time role reports to the Service Manager and offers a sign-on bonus, a tool reimbursement program, and comprehensive benefits. Expect regular hours with potential overtime based on demand and customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience as Mechanic/Technician.
• Experience with mobile crane equipment (Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK, Manitowoc EPIC/traditional, National Boom Trucks).
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Driver's license preferred; basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cranes to diagnose defects.
• Repair and troubleshoot mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; repair hydraulic and electrical components.
• Read manuals, blueprints and technical drawings; interpret schematics.
• Test mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic systems after repair to OEM specs.
• Prepare parts and drawings for jobs; verify accuracy.
• Perform annual inspections.
• Complete working reports, time sheets and expense reports.
• Work independently without direct supervision; provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools set up to 1.5 inches

Basic computer skills

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..

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 Ankeny, IA branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

Candidates hired for this role will receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as Mechanic/Technician.
• 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.
• 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.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 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.

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
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

This position offers a pay range between $29.00 - $56.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each technician and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities.