Crane Mechanic

Crane/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About us:

Radtke Contractors Inc. has over 60 years of experience in providing superior service to our customers. We specialize in heavy civil commercial and industrial contracting including building bridges (both state and private), marine construction, earth moving, earth retention, road building, pile driving, boat lift manufacturing, snow removal, and design/build services. Our family-owned business employs experienced, reliable, and dependable teammates who are encouraged to continuously improve and advance within our company. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company match. Employees are afforded an open-door policy to all management including the President of the company.

Job opportunity:

**Hourly base rate may be substantially higher for qualified and experienced individuals.**

We are looking to add a Crane Mechanic to the team. This individual will be responsible to maintaining our fleet of American 5299 Crawler Cranes with Lattice Booms. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting, repairing and replacing parts to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our cranes. This person must be flexible while managing evolving timelines, dependable, able to take direction and work well within a team environment as well as individually. Our modern shop facility is equipped with overhead cranes and specialty equipment and tools needed for such equipment repairs. We strive to produce quality repairs for our equipment to support our crews in the field.

Job Requirements

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace damaged or worn parts on American 5299 cranes
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance
• Dismantle and reassemble as needed
• Operate and inspect cranes to diagnose defects and ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer's specifications and OSHA safety standards
• Test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on cranes
• Read and understand operating manuals and technical drawings
• General knowledge and experience in engine repairs preferred (Primarily Detroit and Cummings)
• Communicate with management, field personnel and other shop personnel regarding equipment and repair status
• Maintain a clean and safe work space
• Assist with repair and maintenance of other company equipment as able and desired

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Positive attitude
• Effective communication
• Safety Awareness
• Strong time management and organization
• Work well under pressure
• Teamwork
• Ability to work independently

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum 3-year experience
• Technical school training
• Familiarity with American 5299 Cranes preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pre-employment drug screen required

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• mechanical maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person