Crane service technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers  specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Replace faulty components
• Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
• Replace parts as required
• Remove and replace defective parts
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Follow directions and read map
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
• Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial electric motors
• Gearboxes

Type of cranes

• Overhead crane

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection

Equipment and machinery experience

• Motors and controls
• Lifting device
• High voltage equipment
• Brakes
• Crane

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors

Area of specialization

• Wheel replacement
• Industrial motors

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance