Crane Service Technician - Boom/Tele Boom Cranes

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Crane Service Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains various crane equipment, including all-terrain, rough-terrain, and crawler cranes, boom trucks, knuckle booms, and bucket trucks. Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems is preferred. A skills aptitude test is required. Shop technicians generally work 40 to 50 hours per week depending on immediate needs; field technicians generally work 40 to 80 hours per week depending on customer needs. Field technicians periodically travel for assignments lasting 1 to 4 days.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a mobile crane mechanic or technician.
Working knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, EKS, ECOS, LICCON, and Greer systems.
Ability to work overtime and weekends is a plus.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record for field technician positions.

Nice To Haves

Mechanic experience with electrical and hydraulic systems.
Experience with different types of mobile crane equipment, particularly Grove RT and TMS cranes, Grove GMK European cranes, Manitowoc, Liebherr, Terex, Palfinger, IMT, Cormach, National, Demag, and Manitex.

Responsibilities

Operate and inspect cranes to diagnose defects.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Read and understand operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Test mechanical, electronic, electrical, and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specifications.
Prepare for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
Complete tasks independently without direct supervision.
Follow safety requirements, manufacturer procedures, and other regulations.
Complete working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews, work orders, and expense reports.
Provide exceptional customer service and communication.