Field Crane Tech Mechanic

Job Description
MGX Field Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks.   

This position will be located at the Aiken, SC branch for MGX Equipment Services and report to the Branch Manager.

*Candidates hired for this role will receive a $3,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates and inspects cranes to diagnose defects.
Demonstrates working knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, EKS, ECOS, & MEGA-TRACK systems.
Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Reads, understands, and interprets operating/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.
Prepares for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision.
Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
Properly fills out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews, and expense reports.
Provides excellent customer service.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:                     

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Mechanic/Technician. 
Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT & TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc EPIC and/or Traditional Cranes; National Boom Trucks preferred.
Must be able to travel 50% of the time to job sites and for training as required.
Must have excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Basic computer skills preferred.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Perform job functions in a safe manner.
Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed. 
Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention, or correct those you can.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 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 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 are 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 the ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS:

Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
Vacation and Holiday pay
Paid Parental Leave
And much more!

About Us

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, tower cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes and boom trucks under the Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain and Shuttlelift brand names.