Shop Crane Technician

MGX Equipment Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool reimbursement

Full benefits package

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Crane Technician to join the on-site team at the Baton Rouge Branch. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair mobile cranes and related hydraulic/electrical systems, ensuring OEM specs and safety standards are met.

The role requires reading electrical and hydraulic schematics, performing thorough inspections, and delivering excellent customer service. A High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of mechanic/technician experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years as a Mechanic/Technician.
• Must read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent communication with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose cranes to identify defects.
• Repair and troubleshoot mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; fix hydraulic/electrical components.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings; test equipment post-repair.
• Prepare accurate reports, hours, and expense documentation.
• Work independently with strong customer service.
• Perform annual inspections and ensure OEM specs compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Schematics reading

Driver's license

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Job Description

This position will be located at the Baton Rouge, LA 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

Job Description

This position will be located at the Baton Rouge, LA 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 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.
• 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!

Pay & Training

This position offers a pay range between $26.00 - $53.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.

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.