Field Crane Mechanic

Lanco Group of Companies•Chicago, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs of complex crane and heavy equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner. This role involves maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment, requiring a high degree of independent judgment. The employee will also demonstrate equipment for customer use, use schematics and diagrams for repairs, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and evaluate and recommend repairs. Clear work order documentation and reports are required, along with ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. The position also includes assisting in delivering required training to coworkers and special projects. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and repairing Rough Terrain Cranes and Crawler Cranes, and providing certified crane inspections.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Grove and Manitowoc Cranes.
GMK Training.
Willingness to travel with some overnights.
A high school diploma
Valid driver’s license
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.
CDL License
Factory training on crawler cranes, hydraulic rough terrain and truck cranes.

Nice To Haves

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
GMK/AT crane factory training.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.
Demonstrating of equipment for customer use.
Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on various types of construction equipment
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
Assist in delivering required training to coworkers.
Special projects or work as assigned.
Maintain and repair Rough Terrain Cranes.
Maintain and repair Crawler Cranes.
Provide certified crane inspections