Crane Service Technician
Crane Service Technician
Job Summary:
Crofton offers industry-leading solutions in marine construction, pile driving, and crane rental & rigging. We execute all our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Crane Service Technician to join our team.
The ideal Crane Service Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Manitowoc crawler cranes, including friction-driven models and hydraulic-driven models. This role ensures equipment reliability, operational safety, and adherence to OEM standards in both field and shop environments.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• Perform scheduled maintenance (500-hour, 1000-hour, 2000-hour, etc.) on Manitowoc friction cranes and hydraulic cranes.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain schedules for crane lubrication, service wire rope systems, boom hoist assemblies, undercarriage components, system pressure, flow, temperature, and fluid sampling programs.
• Utilize mechanical and hydraulic schematics to pinpoint failures.
• Report unsafe conditions, defects, or potential failures.
• Troubleshoot load indication, limit switches, and control systems on friction and hydraulic cranes.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and assist operators with technical support.
• Accurately complete service reports, inspection forms, and work orders.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and supervisors
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and labor hours.
• Communicate effectively with owners, inspectors, engineers, and company leadership.
• Ensure all maintenance complies with Manitowoc OEM standards and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and consumables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong understanding of crane mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and load charts.
• Familiar with Manitowoc Service Manuals and Series II systems
• Competent in rigging, lifting, and safety practices per OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.
• Basic welding, fabrication, and machining skills a plus.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills required .
• Ability to successfully complete any specific safety or job training required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet demand and deadlines.
Education and Experience:
• GED, High School diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Technical/vocational certification in diesel mechanics, hydraulics, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience servicing crawler cranes (Manitowoc experience highly preferred).
• NCCCO or equivalent Crane Service/Assembly certification preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 Hour Safety Certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and noisy environments.
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. A review of this Job Description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently; requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
