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Crane Diagnostics & Field Service Mechanic (Boom Trucks + Lattice)

Manitowoc Cranes

Omaha, NE

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Communication Skills, Crane, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Expense Reports, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Mechanical Testing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Site Support, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Reimbursement, Schematics, Scholarship, Service Delivery, Technical Drawing, Testing
LOCATION
Omaha, NE
POSTED
1 day ago

A day in your boots

Morning arrives and a Grove GMK rolls into the bay with an intermittent electrical fault. You review the service history, pull the schematic, and trace the issue to a chafed harness. By lunch, you’re testing the repair against OEM specs. In the afternoon, you’re performing a comprehensive annual inspection on a National boom truck—micrometers out, gauges calibrated, every wear surface checked. You wrap the day documenting work performed and advising the customer on preventive maintenance. That’s the rhythm of an MGX Shop Crane Technician reporting to the Service Manager: inspect, diagnose, repair, verify—and deliver outstanding service.

Why you’ll like it here

  • $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous employment
  • Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 each calendar year
  • Relocation assistance may be available for those who qualify

What you’ll tackle

  • Operate cranes and conduct thorough inspections to isolate defects.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems on mobile and lattice cranes.
  • Interpret manuals, parts catalogs, blueprints, and technical drawings to plan accurate repairs.
  • Test mechanical/electronic/electrical/hydraulic components after repair or modification to validate OEM compliance.
  • Pre-stage parts and confirm drawings for accuracy before turning a wrench.
  • Carry out detailed annual inspections with precision and care.
  • Complete work reports, hours summaries/time sheets, and expense reports with clarity.
  • Work independently and deliver top-tier customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

  • HS Diploma/GED; 2+ years’ experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
  • Experience with Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK European cranes, Manitowoc EPIC/Traditional, and National boom trucks preferred.
  • Fluency in reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Clear, customer-focused communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record preferred.
  • Comfort with basic computer applications preferred.
  • Ownership of a full hand-tool set up to 1.5 inches.

Safety is how we work

  • Practice safe work habits and wear required PPE at all times.
  • Follow all site and job-specific safety procedures and rules.
  • Participate in safety training and demonstrate competency.
  • Report or correct unsafe acts; share safety ideas with leadership.

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.

Benefits from day one

  • Competitive total rewards with day-one benefits and 401(k)
  • Training and continuing education; tuition reimbursement for eligible team members
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Team-building, engagement events, and community involvement
  • Scholarship Program
  • And much more!

Ready to solve complex crane problems and keep customers lifting safely? Apply now.

About the Company

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Manitowoc Cranes