Knuckle Boom Crane Operator/Field Service Technician
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Truck Driver, Installation Technician, General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Mansfield Service Partners is looking for a Knuckle Boom Operator / Equipment Service Technician to support our fuel and lubricant equipment operations in Houston, TX.
This is a hands-on field role focused on operating a knuckle-boom crane to place and remove petroleum tanks. You’ll transport, set, and remove petroleum tanks at customer locations and perform tank rig-outs, equipment installations, service calls, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on all fuel and lubricant equipment.
A Class A CDL is required to transport tanks and equipment, but this is not a traditional driving position. We’re looking for someone with knuckle-boom or crane-truck experience who is mechanically inclined and comfortable working hands-on with tanks, pumps, hoses, fittings, and related equipment.
Benefits- Opportunities for annual pay increases
- Up to 208 hours of employer-paid time annually (120 hours + 8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays + 1 volunteer day). Vacation increases with tenure
- Up to $3,000 each year to help cover your out-of-pocket healthcare costsli>
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, plus Company-Paid Disability, Life & AD&D Coverage - Wellness program incentives that can reduce your healthcare premium up to $1200 per year
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 50% of the first 6% on each paycheck – Vested Immediately
- Comprehensive paid training to set you up for success
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- Cell phone carrier discount program
Explore even more benefits and perks at the end of this posting.
Minimum Education , Experience and Certification- Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent to knuckle boom operations.
- Class A CDL with air brakes Haz Mat Tanker Endorsement Required
- Two (2) years in Driving experience, operating a knuckle boom or crane truck.
- One (1) year mechanical experience (automotive, industrial machinery, valves, pumps)
- One (1) year experience with fuel and lube pumps, nozzles, & fittings
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Safely operate a knuckle-boom crane to lift, load, transport, place, and unload petroleum tanks weighing approximately 1,200–11,000 lbs.
- Deliver and pick up skid tanks ranging from 500 to 4,000 gallons, including tanks containing hazardous-material residue.
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the crane and related equipment.
- Use proper rigging techniques to safely lift and maneuver tanks and other heavy equipment.
- Inspect slings, chains, hooks, and other rigging equipment before use and ensure equipment is appropriate for each load.
- Secure loads and verify proper balance and stability throughout lifting, transportation, and unloading.
- Complete tank rig-outs, staging, and equipment installations according to customer requirements.
- Perform field service calls, repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections when not completing tank deliveries.
- Inspect and maintain fuel and lubricant tanks, pumps, hoses, nozzles, fittings, dispensers, and related equipment.
- Manage lubricant inventory and assist with filling totes, drums, and pails to meet customer orders.
- Transport lubricant totes between locations using a box truck.
- Use computerized fuel-management systems and assist with fuel and lubricant sampling services.
- Clean, prepare, and paint tanks and containment pans as needed.
- Inspect fueling equipment for leaks, damage, maintenance needs, and other safety concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work and tank-staging area.
- Identify and report customer-service, equipment, and safety concerns.
- Follow all DOT, CDL, crane-operation, Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E), and Mansfield safety requirements.
- Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and…
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