Shop Crane Technician

CraneWorks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

CraneWorks in Houston, TX is seeking a Shop Crane Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain crane equipment including mobile cranes. Mechanical experience with electrical and hydraulics is preferred, along with the ability to read manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities include parts checks, safety compliance, and producing reports. Occasional travel for field assignments may be required; typical workweeks range from 40 to 80 hours depending on demand, with overtime and weekends as

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as Mobile Crane Mechanic/Technician.
• Ability to operate and inspect cranes to diagnose defects.
• Ability to read operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Tests mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic products after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and OEM compliance.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain crane equipment including mobile cranes.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure proper operation and OEM specifications.
• Fill out working reports, hour reports, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Travel periodically for 1 to 4 day intervals for field techs; shop 40–50 hours, field 40–80 hours weekly.

Skills

Mobile crane operation

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Customer service

Manual reading

Tools

PAT

EKS

ECOS

LICCON

Greer systems

Job description

CraneWorks offers new employees the opportunity to enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D benefits, in addition to taking advantage of our generous PTO and 401(k) packages. We strive to offer the best values to customers and employees.

Position:Shop Crane Technician - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:698

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Shop Crane Technician

Reports to: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly – Non Exempt

Department: Service

About Us: CraneWorks is an award-winning global provider of lifting solutions. Our commitment to customer service is unparalleled and we consistently strive to earn our customers’ loyalty and trust. Our fundamental values are safety, quality, integrity, reliability, and teamwork and our commitment to these values help steer our business operations. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Summary: All Mechanics are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes (All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawler Cranes, Boom Trucks, knuckle booms, bucket trucks, etc.). Mechanic experience preferred with electrical and hydraulics.

Skills aptitude test will be required

Key Responsibilities:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Mobile Crane Mechanic/Technician that can operate and inspect cranes in order to diagnose defects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, EKS, ECOS, LICCON, and Greer systems.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Reads and understands operating manuals, 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
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision
• Maintain conformity to safety requirements, manufacturer procedures, and other regulations
• Properly fills out working reports, hour’s reports, time sheets, hour’s overviews, work orders, and expense reports
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends is a plus. Travel is required periodically for 1 to 4-day intervals for field techs. Our shop technicians work anywhere from 40 to 50 hours a week depending on immediate needs and our field technicians work anywhere from 40 to 80 hours a week depending on customer needs.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required for field technician positions

Preferred Qualifications: History of working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT and TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc, Liebherr, Terex, Palfinger, IMT, Cormach, National, Demag, Manitex, etc.

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program

CraneWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. CraneWorks is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

CraneWorks is proud to offer you a comprehensive benefits package to help with every aspect of your physical, financial, and personal health. We believe the health of our people is directly linked to the health of the company. When you’re healthy you’re at your best: at work, at home, and at play.

CraneWorks CORE values

• Safety We are dedicated to the health and safety of everyone at CraneWorks. Protection on the job and doing our work with the utmost professionalism is central to our identity.
• Integrity We focus on building a trusting and responsible relationship with our customers, workers, and community. Honesty and integrity are essential in all of our relationships.
• Reliability Measure twice, cut once. We avoid shortcuts and work hard to provide equipment and services that our customers can count on.
• Teamwork We know how essential it is to collaborate and work together as a company. Together, we can create, build, and achieve more.

Medical

100% employee coverage and 50% family coverage available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

100% employee coverage and 50% family coverage available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

Vision

100% employee coverage and 50% family coverage available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

Group term life with AD&D

Premium coverage available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

Short term/long term disability

Premium coverage available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

Paid time off

New employees accrue 13 PTO days and can earn up to 23 days the longer they stay with the company.

401(k)

Eligible after 1 year of employment; employer match is determined annually by the company

Third party recruiting agencies

Thank you for your interest in providing staffing services to CraneWorks. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party employment agencies. We work with a group of approved vendors who support our search and recruitment needs.

All vendors must have a current approved, signed, and dated Staffing Agreement from the Talent Acquisition Team at CraneWorks prior to submitting a resume or candidate to receive payment for placement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a current signed and approved agreement, CraneWorks explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial responsibility to the recruiter or agency.

Our vendor list is reviewed annually or as business necessities demand. To be considered as an approved vendor, please submit the following information to [e-mail] :

• An overview of your company’s scope of services
• Your locations and contact information
• Company history including, but not limited to, the date your company was established
• Area of specialty
• References that you are permitted to disclose
• Additional items or information you would like us to review (Diversity, Minority, Veteran)

Thank you for your interest in CraneWorks. We look forward to learning more about your organization and we will notify you if your company meets the criteria of an approved vendor.

Legal disclaimer: CraneWorks, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. CraneWorks, LLC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CraneWorks, LLC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CraneWorks, LLC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.