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Field Installation Technician - Crane & Heavy Equipment

$40 - $50 per hour

Lanco

Who we are


For over 70 years, Mi-Jack® Products has led the way in Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) crane innovation — delivering the most durable, reliable, and technologically advanced material handling equipment on the market. Mi-Jack is built to Lift. Engineered to Last and has been trusted for Generations.

From our industry-defining Travelift® and Translift® to groundbreaking technology like Power-on-Demand and GPS-guided steering, every Mi-Jack crane is engineered for maximum productivity in the toughest environments — ports, rail yards, and industrial facilities worldwide.


Mi-Jack brings quality: Built to perform, built to last, and equipment and support that exceed the most demanding industry standards. We are reliability: Designed for decades of service life, minimizing downtime and lowering total cost of ownership. We have experience: With more than 70 years of unmatched expertise, we don’t just meet expectations — we set the benchmark.


As the trusted leader in RTG manufacturing, sales, service, and support, Mi-Jack also offers factory-direct parts, expert maintenance, and full inspection and repair services — keeping your operations moving, 24/7.

Established in 1954. Leading ever since. Mi-Jack® Products – Lifting Industry Standards.






We're looking for a Lead Erection Technician—a seasoned leader, a technical ace, and a safety champion, to join our elite field service team. If you thrive on complex challenges, demand excellence, and want to see your work make a tangible impact, this is your chance to shine. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you'll be the face of our company at customer sites, tackling the most challenging intermodal heavy equipment projects, from assembly to complex troubleshooting and repair.

What You’ll Do:

You'll be the Lead Erection Technician , overseeing and executing critical, large-scale projects at customer locations, including ports and rail yards.

  • Lead & Manage: Take full ownership of the job site, coordinating and executing the assembly and installation of massive intermodal heavy equipment , like gantry cranes and other material handling systems.
  • The Technical Deep Dive: Become the ultimate problem-solver. You’ll read and interpret complex electrical and hydraulic schematics to diagnose, repair, and commission sophisticated systems and components.
  • Expert Service: Perform detailed preventative maintenance and comprehensive equipment inspections following strict OEM specifications , ensuring maximum reliability and uptime for our customers.
  • Customer Champion: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer equipment requests, delivering world-class service and technical expertise.
  • Safety First: Uphold and enforce all railroad, safety , health, and environmental regulations and policies with a commitment to a goal of zero incidents. You’ll need to secure an E-Rail security clearance badge to operate in this critical environment
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience & Expertise: A High School Diploma or GED is required, combined with 10+ years of relevant heavy equipment field experience , preferably working with gantry cranes or similar large-scale material handling machinery.
  • Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assemblies is essential, along with strong crane signaling experience.
  • The Go-Getter Mindset: The ability to work independently, meet demanding deadlines , and maintain meticulous, accurate records while on-site.
  • Physical Stamina: The job involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, and kneeling . You must be able to ascend and descend ladders/scaffolding and lift parts up to 50 pounds.
  • Travel Readiness: This is a travel-intensive role, with approximately 80–90% travel to customer sites, including frequent overnight stays.
Why You’ll Love It Here:

We know top Erection Technicians have options. Here’s why you should choose us:
  • High-Impact Work: Your work directly impacts international trade and logistics. You'll be servicing the very machines that drive the global supply chain.
  • Unrivaled Growth: With a company this size, your professional development is a priority. This Lead Technician role is a stepping stone to advanced technical and supervisory positions.
  • Dynamic Environment: Escape the monotonous shop floor! Enjoy a diverse, fast-paced career where no two days are the same, working in an outdoor environment on some of the world's largest machinery.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a top-tier salary and benefits package that recognizes your years of experience and specialized knowledge.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding. Ability to travel up to 70% to customer sites with overnight stays.

Special Requirements/Certification:

Obtain an E-Rail security clearance badge.

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is $40.00 to $50.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

rotected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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