Crane Shop Service Technician/Mechanic

Crane Shop Service Technician/Mechanic

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our Kirby Smith family!

Responsible for performing quality work on various brands as effectively and profitably as possible. This includes diagnosing, parts ordering, technical report writing, maintaining care of company assets, and proper communication with others.

Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal

Performs Shop repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision

Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates

Plans, methods and sequence of performing assigned repairs

Notifies the Manager of any additional work required on the unit

Models safe work habits and always abides by company safety policies and procedures

Keeps rework within established guidelines

Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area

Contributes to departmental and product line goals

Completes required paperwork efficiently and in a timely manner

Attends factory and other training as specified by supervisor

Ensures that the shop equipment remains in optimal working order and is consistently maintained in a clean state

Exhibits professional demeanor with customers, managers, and colleagues

Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relation behaviors

Ensures consistent and reliable on-site attendance

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two (2) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing construction equipment

Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics

Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company

Ability to occasionally work overtime and work on weekends when needed

Maintain valid drivers license; CDL if required

Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 100 pounds without assistance

Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead

Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors associated with the shop

Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday

Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.