Mechanic

Southway Crane & Rigging, Inc.

Position: Mechanic

Location: Ringgold, Georgia

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway is looking to add an experienced full-time Crane/Truck mechanic to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all the requirements below to be considered for this position.


Southway is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Summary: Southway Crane and Rigging Inc. is currently seeking a full-time experienced Crane/Truck Technician Mechanic to help build our branch location. The mechanic will perform maintenance and repairs on cranes, forklifts, and other various equipment. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing job tasks.

Candidate shall be able to perform inspections, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various Crane/Truck equipment including mobile cranes. (all terrain, rough terrain, boom trucks, etc.) Must have experience as a mechanic with electrical and hydraulics in modern crane technology.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least (3) years' experience as mobile crane mechanic / technician that can demonstrate ability to inspect cranes in order to diagnose defects
• Demonstrate working knowledge of CANBUS, PAT, ECOS, LICCON SYSTEMS
• Reads and understand operating, parts manuals, and technical drawings
• Tests mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modifications to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specifications.
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision
• Observe and maintain all equipment according to all safety requirements
• Properly maintain all reports, (times sheets, workorders, expense reports, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends.
• Possess valid driver's license, clean driving record
• Have a TWIC card or be able to readily acquire TWIC card.

Responsibilities:

• Supply your own tools with up-to-date tool inventory (We have a variety of specialty tools in the shop)
• Must be able to perform scheduled maintenance cranes, forklifts, and other various equipment
• Must be able to document all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment and file records properly.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits a plus
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends at the shop
• Must be able to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and co-workers on location before and during job task.
• Reports to Supervisor and/or Lead Mechanic on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Trade school diploma preferred
• 3-7 years of performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic crane.

Skills Required
• Ability to interpret, read, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills required.
• Ability to interpret, read, and troubleshoot using schematic.
• Ability to prioritize, organizes work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.