Crane Service Technician

Join to apply for the Crane Service Technician role at Mazzella Companies. Crane Service Technician is a front-line employee with direct customer contact and is a valued, essential part of the company’s success; in addition to technical skills, people skills are vital for effective customer relationship management and decision-making. Responsibilities Perform on-site repairs on overhead cranes and hoists at customers’ facilities as directed by the Service Supervisor or Service Manager. Responsible for performing planned maintenance and repairs on all types of crane and hoist systems. Respond to emergency breakdown call-outs as directed by the service supervisor, including after-hours and weekend availability. Conduct extensive on-site electrical, electronic, mechanical and structural troubleshooting to determine the root cause for equipment malfunctions and/or failures and establish the necessary repairs utilizing visual inspections, testing procedures and appropriate testing equipment. Maintain a basic understanding and working knowledge of all OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and other codes or regulations pertaining to the crane service industry. Proficient knowledge of electrical theory for power and controls, mechanical systems of cranes/hoists and simple structural elements. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports, expense reports, and sales lead generation forms. Review with the customer all repairs performed and obtain signature on the daily service report indicating their acceptance of proper and completed work. Maintain all company equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications, i.e., vehicle, forklifts, man lifts, operating machinery, etc. Keep a proper stock level of inventory and line stock items on the service vehicle. Maintain a stock of the appropriate forms and literature on the service vehicle and be capable of utilizing the proper documentation and forms used by the service department. Maintain a professional appearance and image at all times. Maintain regular communication with the local office and/or call in a minimum of once per day to the service supervisor. Excellent people skills to communicate with inter-company personnel and customers and promote excellent customer relationships at all times. Maintain the Quality Assurance Standards. Collect, develop and formalize information for proposals of all replacement and repair opportunities and forward to the Service Supervisor or Service Manager. Keep training assignments current. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education A high school diploma, vocational-technical school or crane training program, trade school, equivalent military experience or technical college training program preferred. Experience and Skills At least 2 years in an industrial maintenance environment or equivalent military experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Industrial HVAC Controls and Automation. Previous overhead crane service experience preferred but not required. Willingness to stay educated in the crane industry; as cranes become increasingly sophisticated, service techs need to be increasingly computer literate and technologically savvy. Valid driver’s license in good standing that meets company requirements. Heavy Lifting/Pulling (min 75 lbs.) is generally a part of this type of work and because of the nature of the duties. Ability to work at heights greater than six feet of the ground. Service technicians standard schedule is 40 hours per week but must have the ability to work varied hours, overtime and on-call as required to meet customer needs. Minimal travel required. Requires solid written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Strong analytical, conceptual and planning skills are required. Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to multi-task. Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify. Benefits Paid time off. Affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision. 401(k) with company match. Life and disability insurance. Technician service vehicle provided. PPE and power tools provided. Free virtual doctor visits with $0 copay (TeleDoc). Tuition reimbursement. Core Values Safe-personal commitment to all stakeholders’ well‑being; purposeful control of risk. Lifelong learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value. Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the team over self. Hungry – always looking for more, self‑motivated, and diligent; do more than just get by, committed. Smart – common sense about people, good judgment, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic. EOE/Drug Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Mazzella Companies