Ready to keep big lifts moving?
If you can read hydraulic and electrical schematics, diagnose faults on Grove and Manitowoc systems, and stand behind your work with OEM-level testing, you’ll feel at home here. You’ll report to the Service Manager and join MGX’s shop team maintaining and repairing mobile cranes and boom trucks.
Why this role
- $4,500 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days of continuous service
- Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 per calendar year
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
- Benefits and 401(k) starting day one, plus paid time off and more
Do these describe you?
- High School Diploma or GED; at least two years as a Crane Mechanic/Technician (preferred).
- Hands-on with Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK European, Manitowoc EPIC/Traditional, and National Boom Trucks (preferred).
- Comfortable interpreting electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Customer-focused communicator.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record (preferred).
- Basic computer literacy (preferred).
- Own a complete set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches (required).
What you’ll tackle
- Operate and inspect cranes to identify defects.
- Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes, including hydraulic and electrical components.
- Examine wear and damage using micrometers and gauges; interpret parts manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Test mechanical, electronic, electrical, and hydraulic systems after repair/modification to verify OEM specifications.
- Stage work by confirming parts and drawings are accurate and complete.
- Conduct precise annual inspections.
- Accurately complete work reports, time sheets, hours overviews, and expense reports.
- Operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Deliver outstanding customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Safety first, always
- Perform every task safely and wear required PPE.
- Follow facility-wide and job-specific safety procedures.
- Participate in safety training and demonstrate competence.
- Report or correct unsafe acts/conditions.
Schedule and environment
Standard hours are 7:00 am–4:00 pm; overtime and some weekends may be required based on workload.
ADA statement (verbatim):
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.
You’ll work around extreme temperatures and weather, dirt and dust, fumes and smoke, strong odors, and loud noise. Duties may require sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Expect frequent lifting/moving up to 40 lbs. Vision needs include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Benefits that support your best work
- Comprehensive total rewards package with day-one benefits and 401(k)
- Ongoing training and continuing education; tuition reimbursement available for eligible team members
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
- Scholarship Program
- And much more!
Extra credit if you’re proficient in
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Aerosol/Propellant Experience
- Heavy Material Handling
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Operations
- Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Blueprint Reading