Hydraulic and Electrical Crane Diagnostic Specialist
Job Description
Job DescriptionHydraulic and Electrical Crane Diagnostic SpecialistReady to take on complex crane challenges?
If you thrive on solving hydraulic and electrical puzzles and enjoy being the go-to expert in the field, this role at MGX Equipment Services in Winston Salem, NC is for you. You’ll report to the Service Manager and support customers on mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes with precision and professionalism.
Impact you’ll make
- Keep fleets running through expert inspection, diagnosis, and repair.
- Deliver accurate annual inspections that customers can trust.
- Own your schedule and execute work independently.
- Delight customers with clear communication and dependable service.
What you’ll tackle
- Field diagnostics and light repair on mobile cranes and boom trucks.
- Preventative maintenance: oil changes, brake jobs, and system checks.
- Thorough reporting: work orders, timekeeping, hours overviews, and expenses.
- Other related duties as required.
Must-haves
- Solid mechanical foundation with experience across electrical and hydraulics; proficient reading of both schematics.
- Preventative maintenance experience and light equipment repair background.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% for sites and training.
- Strong communicator with customer-first mindset.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Basic computer skills (preferred).
- Exposure to mobile cranes/heavy equipment is a plus.
Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1+ year as a crane mechanic/technician.
Schedule and working conditions
- Full-time; typical hours 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Overtime and weekend work may occur based on business needs.
- Outdoor and shop environments with weather, temperature extremes, dust/fumes/odors, and noise.
- Physical activity includes sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent lifting/moving up to 40 lbs; vision demands include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Safety expectations
- Follow all safety policies and site rules.
- Wear required PPE.
- Participate in training and demonstrate competency.
- Report hazards and unsafe behaviors, or correct when appropriate.
Pay and incentives
- $25.00–$45.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 consecutive days.
- Tool reimbursement up to $1,500 each calendar year.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
Benefits that start immediately
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) from day one.
- Continuing education, training, and tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- Team events, engagement opportunities, and community involvement.
- Scholarship program and more.
Training and advancement
Every technician receives a personalized training plan and defined career path during the first week. We place people where their experience fits while creating space to grow. We’re hiring across multiple skill levels; role level and compensation are aligned to experience.
ADA statementThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.