Shop Crane Technician

The Manitowoc Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Team building & community involvement

Scholarship program

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services in Houston, TX seeks a skilled crane mechanic/technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and test mobile cranes. The role reports to the Service Manager and requires the ability to work with various Grove and Manitowoc crane equipment.

Benefits include a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and a Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 2 years mechanic/technician experience.
• Must read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent communication with customers and client focus; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect cranes to diagnose defects.
• Repair and troubleshoot mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; fix hydraulic/electrical components.
• Inspect parts for wear using micrometers and gauges; read manuals and blueprints.
• Test repaired equipment to OEM specs and proper operation.
• Prepare parts and drawings for jobs; ensure accuracy.
• Perform annual inspections thoroughly and accurately.
• Complete reports, hours, time sheets, and expense documents.
• Provide excellent customer service and work independently.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Read electrical/hydraulic schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers & gauges

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Job Description
This position will be located at the Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 $29.00 - $56.00 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.