Crane Technician - Douglassville PA

Are you ready to LIFT your career?

1. Are you a self-starter? 
2. Do you have a heavy mix of electrical and mechanical experience?
3. Are you available to travel?
4. Are you comfortable working at varying heights?
5. Can you adapt to a flexible schedule? 

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team as Crane Technicians in multiple locations across the country!

Positions Available in:

📍 Douglassville, Pennsylvania

Why Choose American Crane? We're GRITTY!

At American Crane, we embody grit - perseverance, heart, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. We're on the lookout for self-starters with a mix of electrical and mechanical skills, a passion for travel, and the ability to adapt to flexible schedules.

What’s In It for You?

🏥 Medical, Dental, Life Insurance (from Day 1)

🌐 Wellness Plan

🎓 Tuition Reimbursement

🏖️ Paid Time Off

📈 401K Retirement Plan

🎁 Holiday Pay

⏰ Overtime Opportunities & More!

APPLY TODAY

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited apprenticeship or vocational program, or 3-4 years on-the-job training.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance background.
• Knowledge of industrial production machinery, OSHA regulations, and relevant industry codes.
• Valid Driver’s license and DOT Certification.
• Ability to work with supervision using established guidelines and procedures.
• Travel and work in varying environmental conditions.

Personal Behaviors:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of American Crane
• Conduct self in a manner that represents ACECO and GRIT Matters
• Participate in trainings as required to maintain skill level
• Communicate effectively with all customers (internal/external), including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in English
• Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

Essential Duties:

• Read mechanical and electrical schematics and perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Interpret mechanical and machinist blueprints, using precision measuring instruments, and document findings.
• Perform mechanical and welding duties as needed, meeting all specified requirements.
• Troubleshoot various sizes and types of cranes, determining and implementing corrective actions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-reliance and problem-solving skills.
• Provide accurate and complete information to the Service Manager for the installation, replacement, or ordering of replacement parts.
• Operate machinery in both shop and field settings, including saw, fork truck, cherry picker, high lift, torch welder, transit, and laser beam equipment.
• Work in diverse conditions such as heights, dirt, noise, vibration, nuclear environments, and varying temperatures.
• Travel away from home as needed for extended periods of time.
• Complete documentation with relevant information for reports to engineering, production, or customers, utilizing digital camera and docking station.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work full-time hours; overtime required based on Service Department schedules.
• Ability to climb access and extension ladders, work at varying heights, and lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Hand/eye coordination for tool and equipment operation.
• Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in outside weather conditions.
• Comfort working near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, and vibration.

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

Job Description Employee Acknowledgement

The above statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.