Lattice Boom & Mobile Crane Maintenance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Build your craft. Elevate heavy industry.

At MGX, we keep critical lifting assets ready for the next mission. As a Maintenance Technologist on our shop team, you’ll combine precision diagnostics with hands-on repairs across mobile cranes and boom trucks—delivering reliability customers can trust. You’ll report directly to the Service Manager and own your outcomes from inspection through validation.

Your impact

• Lead end-to-end crane inspections to uncover issues before they become downtime.
• Restore performance on mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; resolve electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use micrometers and gauges to assess component wear; decode manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings to chart the right fix.
• Verify repairs by testing mechanical/electronic/electrical/hydraulic systems to OEM standards.
• Prepare jobs by confirming parts availability and drawing accuracy.
• Execute comprehensive annual inspections with accuracy and completeness.
• Capture clear documentation—work reports, hours/time sheets and overviews, expense reports.
• Operate independently, deliver excellent customer service, and support other duties as assigned.

What sets you up for success

• HS Diploma or GED; 2+ years as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
• Comfort with Grove RT & TMS, Grove GMK European cranes, Manitowoc EPIC/Traditional, and National boom trucks preferred.
• Proficiency reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong communication and a client-focused approach.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Personal tool investment: full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Grow with us

• $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous service
• Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Potential relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Our safety culture

• Safety-first execution and mandatory PPE for each task.
• Adherence to all facility and job-specific safety/health procedures.
• Active participation in training with demonstrated competency.
• See something, say something—report or correct unsafe acts and share suggestions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described 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.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits that back your career

• Competitive total rewards with day-one benefits and 401(k)
• Continuing education and training; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

Ready to raise the bar on reliability? Apply today and keep our customers’ cranes lifting safely.