Crane Mechanic (Aerials, Hydraulics, Electrical 12-Volt)

Responsible for performing heavy duty crane modifications, installations and repairs to damaged cranes, buckets, diggers, crane parts, plus crane repair and maintenance work in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Crane Service Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Installation and removal of different types of crane and crane equipment.
• Modification of crane truck wheelbases.
• Installation and removal of crane truck suspensions.
• Perform work as outlined on crane order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards.
• Fabrication and installation of components related to crane equipment installations.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all tools at all times.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal installation instructions.
• Uses and maintains all necessary shop equipment required to complete any crane repairs or PM inspections.
• Disposes of used oil, grease, antifreeze and filters in the assigned location to insure EPA compliance.
• Cleans and properly equips assigned area to perform all necessary repairs to equipment.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Tags all warranty and core parts and take to area for return, insuring proper credit is allowed.
• Advises Crane Manager immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if installations or repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Ensures that customers' cranes are kept clean.
• Tests crane to quality-check work performed.
• Works with all departments in harmony.
• Must have a working knowledge and understanding of the Company's Job Safety policies pertaining to this position. Attends and participates in Custom Truck monthly safety training classes.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MUST have own tools.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one-year experience in similar role or certification from recognized training program, accredited trade school or similar institution.  Multiple years of crane repair/installation is desired.   History of stable employment and/or involvement in community activities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively before individual customers or groups of customers or employees of organization or parent organization.
 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Acceptable written and oral communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Must possess a strong desire to learn. Mechanical skills/experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here 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. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk; to climb stairs and ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work well within a matrix organization.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.