Crane Field Mechanic

Lanco Group of Companies • New Albany, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs of rough terrain, lattice boom, and AT cranes with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner. This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather. Potential for travel in other locations around the country. Ability to work overtime is a must.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Grove, Manitowoc, Liebherr, Tadano, Terex, and Link Belt Cranes.
• Willingness to travel with some overnights.
• A high school diploma and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Acceptance in all areas of accountability, pertaining to all areas of responsibilities.
• Capability to lead, teach and share knowledge with others.
• Willingness to travel at will throughout assigned region when called upon.
• Willingness to work at various heights.
• Safety minded/oriented.
• Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience.
• Requires an eye for detail.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Accurate hand/eye coordination is required.
• Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
• Ability to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time.
• May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights.
• CDL License
• Factory training on crawler cranes, hydraulic rough terrain and truck cranes.

Nice To Haves

• GMK and All Terrain crane training a plus.
• Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background, particularly with an emphasis on cranes.
• Extensive knowledge of crane equipment.
• An advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams on German made AT Cranes.
• Own the tools applicable to position.
• Exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills.
• Factory training certifications a plus.
• GMK/AT crane factory training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Providing service documentation
• Training of lower level technicians
• Demonstrating of equipment for customer use.
• Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on German AT Cranes
• Maintain and repair Rough Terrain Cranes.
• Maintain and repair Crawler Cranes.
• Provide certified crane inspections

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED