Union Crawler Technician

Maxim Crane Works•Ottawa, KS

About The Position

The Crawler Technician directs the assembly and disassembly of scheduled crane movements and is responsible for safe field operations and customer satisfaction at customer jobsites. The role includes conducting inspections and jobsite assessments, supporting lift planning and job-specific requirements, coordinating with regional managers and branch personnel, and helping manage crane components, attachments, and costs. The technician must follow applicable crane regulations, OSHA requirements, and manufacturers’ assembly and disassembly instructions. Regular travel and occasional weekend work are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience assembling and disassembling lattice boom crawler cranes and tele-crawlers, including equipment manufactured by Manitowoc, Liebherr, Link-Belt, Grove, and Mantis.
Advanced knowledge of crane functionality and terminology.
Ability to read and follow lift plans and rigging drawings at an advanced level.
Advanced knowledge of prohibitions, warnings, and cautions related to assembling or disassembling each specific crane type.
Ability to follow instructions and the sequence for crane assembly or disassembly according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Advanced knowledge of and competency in OSHA requirements.
Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and fit-for-duty test.
Ability to travel regularly and occasionally work weekends.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working at heights and wearing protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or vocational degree.
Commercial Driver’s License.
NCCCO Certification.
TWIC card.

Responsibilities

Direct the assembly or disassembly of scheduled crane movements.
Apply applicable regulations and codes, including 29 CFR 1926.1403–1926.1406 and 192.1412.
Complete On-Rent and Off-Rent inspections, jobsite assessment orientation, annual inspections, lift plans, and job-specific requirements before assembly or disassembly begins.
Upload On-Rent and Off-Rent inspection records and pictures to OneDrive according to policy.
Participate in site visits as needed to confirm assembly areas, truck staging, and safety requirements or orientation.
Maintain contact with Regional Crawler Managers and branch personnel during assembly or disassembly to confirm crew, crane, and transportation vehicle arrivals.
Participate in field calls with the VP of Crawler Division, RVPs, Crawler Service, and Regional Crawler Managers to discuss initiatives, issues, best practices, and processes.
Assist with creating, maintaining, and sharing inventories of attachments and components within the assigned area of responsibility.
Assist with verifying job-specific load lists.
Help identify and locate crane components before ship or build dates.
Control costs by getting trucks off the clock, avoiding unnecessary mechanic callouts when able to do the work, and communicating delays to a supervisor promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.