Shop CraneTechnician

The Manitowoc Company; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,500

Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500

401(k) benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading equipment service provider is seeking a Mechanic/Technician for their Billings, Montana branch. This position requires a background in mechanics, the ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics, and a commitment to safety and customer service. Candidates will receive a sign-on bonus and benefits from day one. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and the use of hand tools in varying environmental conditions. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Mechanic/Technician.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Must demonstrate safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Participate in safety training and demonstrate competency.
• Maintain mechanical systems with electrical/hydraulic knowledge.
• Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter.
• Maintain safety with a clean background and safe work habits.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Carry a basic set of hand tools.

Skills

Reading schematics (hydraulic and electrical)

Preventative maintenance

Light equipment repair

Troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems

Strong work ethic

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic set of hand tools

Job description

This position will be located at the Billings, Montana branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager. Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign‑on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service; they will also be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)
• Experience in preventative maintenance (oil changes) and light equipment repair (break jobs)
• Light troubleshooting of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Must have a mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics
• Must be a self‑starter with the initiative to advance
• Must have a clean background and demonstrate safe work habits
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential
• Possession of a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills are required
• Basic set of hand tools required

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Mechanic/Technician required. Vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as required by manager

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 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 employee 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.