What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Technician position at ML Holdings Company?
Job title
Crane Technician
Reports to
Branch Manager/Service Manager
Who we are
ML Crane Group takes great pride in being one of the largest and most experienced crane businesses in North America. Our companies and branch locations are strategically positioned across the Rocky Mountain region, Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast of the United States where our knowledgeable team of professionals provide full-service solutions for their customers’ toughest challenges. Simply put: We know the crane business!
Our values include safety, quality, accountability, integrity, collaboration and respect.
Job purpose
Crane/Service Mechanics are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes (All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawler Cranes, Boom Trucks, etc.), as well as over the road trucks (Mack, Volvo, Peterbilt), and trailers. Must have experience as a mechanic with electrical and hydraulics (heavy equipment and cranes are preferred).
Duties and responsibilities
- Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
- Tests 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
- Maintain conformity to safety requirements and other regulations
- Properly fills out working reports, hour's reports, timesheets, hour's overviews, work orders, and expense reports
Qualifications
- A minimum 3 years of experience as a Mobile Crane Mechanic Operates and inspects cranes in order to diagnose defects.
- Knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, EKS, ECOS, LICCON systems is preferred
- Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment preferred - specifically Grove RT and TMS Cranes; GroveGMK European Cranes; Manitowoc, Liebherr, Terex, Tadano.
- Experience working with heavy equipment is preferred – including Mack/Volvo/Peterbilt Trucks, trailers, forklifts
- Reads and understands operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test
- Flexibility to work overtime when necessary
- Travel is required periodically for 1 to 4 day intervals
Working conditions
Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely
. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment WorkSTEPS physical.
- Requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen to the satisfaction of ML Crane Group.
- This position is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels.
- Must a possess a clean MVR & valid Driver's License
- This job requires the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certification.
- Requires working and driving outdoors in various climates/temperatures and the possibility of sitting for an extended period.
Why ML Crane Group?
Through reliability, capability, and integrity, ML Crane Group is the preferred partner and employer in the crane, rigging and heavy haul industry. Our employees lift what others can’t and solve the unsolvable
This role has benefits through the Local 953 Union.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ML Crane Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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