Mobile Crane & Lattice-Boom Service Technician (Hydraulics/Electrical)

What you’ll work on

As an MGX Shop Crane Technician, you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of lifting equipment—mobile cranes and boom trucks included—while reporting to the Service Manager. You’ll be the expert customers count on to keep their fleets safe, compliant, and performing to OEM specs.

Highlights

• $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous service
• Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Key responsibilities

• Operate and meticulously inspect cranes to pinpoint defects and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes, including hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Evaluate parts for wear using micrometers and gauges; interpret parts/operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Test mechanical, electronic, electrical, and hydraulic systems post-repair or modification to confirm proper operation and OEM compliance.
• Stage work by verifying parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct thorough, accurate annual inspections.
• Document work clearly: job reports, time sheets/hours overviews, and expense reports.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while delivering excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and skills

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mobile crane lines such as Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK European cranes, Manitowoc EPIC and Traditional, and National boom trucks preferred.
• Ability to read and apply electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Personal tool set required: full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Health & safety

• Always perform job functions safely and wear required PPE.
• Follow all job-specific, facility-wide safety procedures and rules.
• Engage in safety training and demonstrate competency.
• Report or correct unsafe acts/conditions and share safety suggestions with management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Rewards & benefits

• Day-one benefits and 401(k) with a competitive total rewards package
• Ongoing training and education; tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team-building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

Join us to keep critical lifting equipment safe and performing at its best—apply today.