Crawler Mechanic

Maxim Crane Works, LP

About The Position

The Crawler Technician will direct the assembly or disassembly of scheduled crane movements. The Crawler Technician is responsible for ensuring safe field operations and customer satisfaction of delivered product to customer jobsites.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
3+ years’ experience assembling and disassembling lattice boom crawler cranes and tele-crawlers manufactured by Manitowoc, Liebherr, Link-Belt, Grove, Mantis, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Crane functionality and terminology
Advanced ability to read and follow lift plans and rigging drawings
Advanced knowledge of prohibitions, warnings, and cautions relative to assembling or disassembling each specific type of crane
Advanced ability to follow instructions and sequence of a crane’s assembly/disassembly per Manufacturers’ instructions
Advanced knowledge and competency regarding OSHA requirements
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Must be able to travel regularly
Must be able to occasionally work weekends
Must have valid driver license and clean driving record
Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Vocational degree preferred
Commercial Driver’s License preferred
NCCCO Certification preferred
TWIC card preferred

Responsibilities

Understand and apply all regulations and codes as directed in code Cranes and Derricks in Construction 29 CFR 1926.1403-1926.1406 and 192.1412
Complete On-Rent and Off-Rent Inspections, job site assessment orientation, annual inspections, lift plans, and job-specific requirements to A/D’s prior to job commencement
Ensure On-Rent and Off-Rent Inspections and pictures are uploaded on One-Drive per policy.
Participate in site visits as necessary to confirm assembly area, truck staging, and safety requirements/orientation
Maintain contact with Regional Crawler Managers and Branch personnel during assembly or disassembly to confirm arrival of crew, assist crane, and transportation vehicles.
Participate in field calls with VP of Crawler Division, RVPs, Crawler Service, and Regional Crawler Managers to discuss initiatives, issues, best practices, and processes.
Assists to create, maintain, and share inventory of attachments and components within assigned area of responsibility
Assists with verification of job specific load lists.
Assists with identifying and locating crane components prior to ship/build date
Controls costs as much as they are able by getting trucks off the clock, avoiding calling out a mechanic if they can do the work themselves, and communicating delays to their supervisor as early as possible.
Must have knowledge and competency regarding OSHA requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.