DOW Skillbridge Program - Crane Technician

Manitowoc DoW Skillbridge Program (CraneBridge)

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), the Manitowoc DOW Skillbridge Program (CraneBridge) provides military service members who are within 180 days of separation from military service, with top tier training in becoming a Shop or Crane Technician at Manitowoc. The goal is to provide service members with opportunities to learn and train at Manitowoc's facilities as they prepare the transition from the military to the civilian sector. This is an unpaid training program through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. Participants of the program will not receive compensation or benefits from Manitowoc and will not be considered employees of Manitowoc but rather will remain an employee of the DoW and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoW. To apply for our program, please complete the application and a recruiter will be in contact to discuss your areas of interest and placement opportunities if you are eligible for the program.

Requirements: To be eligible to participate in the Manitowoc DOW Skillbridge Program (CraneBridge), you must:

• Must be an Active-Duty Service Member within 180-days of your separation date.
• Must obtain unit commander written authorization and approval to participate in DoD Skillbridge Program prior to start of the program.
• Must meet minimum qualifications based on the job description of the role you accept.

Job Overview:

• A Crane Technician can be categorized as a Field Technician or Shop Technician. Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks.
• To learn about Field or Shop Technician job responsibilities, see our job postings to review the job descriptions.
• In-Person training is available in any of the following states: PA, AZ, NC, LA, VA, or CO. Below is a list of cities:
• Shady Grove, PA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Winston Salem, NC
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Chesapeake, VA
• Denver, CO
• Phoenix, AZ
• The in-person training program is 20 weeks, and you will be trained by master crane instructors and technicians.
• You will learn all about our Cranes including Terminology, Technology, Setup, Operation, Schematics.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience as a general laborer or yard worker within the construction or heavy equipment area preferred.
• Mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to advance. The ability and deserve to provide excellent customer service is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN

Job Info

• Job Identification 2882
• Job Category Aftermarket
• Locations 3637 E Miami Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, US 18000 E 22nd Ave, Aurora, CO, 80011, US 35170 Mark McCowan Dr, Geismar, LA, 70734, US 3760 N. Liberty Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, US 3601 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, US 1565 Buchanan Trail E, Greencastle, PA, 17225, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 1st