Crawler Crane Technician

Craneworks
Mobile, AL
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Crawler Crane Assembly Technician travels to job sites to safely build, test, and tear down heavy track-mounted crawler cranes. This hands-on role requires mechanical skills, heavy lifting, and strict safety rules to manage massive lattice booms, car body tracks, and counterweights.

What You Will Do

Build and Teardown: Assemble and disassemble crawler crane tracks, car body, car body counterweights, upper works, and lattice boom sections safely. Rigging and Pinning: Use hand tools, hammers, and pins to secure structural components and rig hoist lines or pendants. Mechanical Repairs: Fix hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical issues on site to keep equipment ready. Safety Inspections: Perform pre-operational, monthly, and yearly checks on assembled cranes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and experience using basic hand and power tools. The ability to work nights and weekends is also required.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards in crane operations
  • Proficient in oral and written communication skills
  • Pass drug test and background check
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred
  • 2+ years working in heavy construction or machinery maintenance.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using basic hand and power tools
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • NCCO signal person or crane operator certification desired

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to one times your annual salary
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 8%
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Financial Hardship Fund
  • Boot allowance for eligible employees
  • Prescription safety glasses allowance for eligible employees
  • Company-provided uniforms for all employees
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