Heavy Duty Mechanic & Crane Tech

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.    

OUR PURPOSE

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth.  

OUR MISSION

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment. 

Best is:  

• Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best. 

• Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission. 

• Esteemed by the participants in our industry. 

• High return on capital. 

OUR CORE VALUES

• Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property.  

• Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line.  

• Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better.  

• Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others.  

• Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters.  

• Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged.  

• Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic/Crane Tech with expertise in crane and rigging to join our construction team. This role involves performing inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on cranes, hoists, forklifts, trailers, and other heavy equipment. This role troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, supports field service calls, conducts safety inspections and load testing, and works closely with operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining accurate service documentation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on cranes, hoists, mobile cranes, forklifts, highway tractors, trailers, and related heavy equipment. 

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, motors, wiring, and drives. 

• Conduct load testing, safety inspections, and certification work per OSHA and manufacturer standards. 

• Respond to emergency service calls and provide on-site repairs at customer locations. 

• Maintain accurate service records, parts inventories, and job documentation. 

• Operate forklifts, man-lifts, and other support equipment safely. 

• Collaborate with operators and site supervisors to minimize equipment downtime. 

Work Environment:

• Construction sites, industrial facilities, and maintenance shops. 

• Exposure to outdoor elements, loud noises, and heavy machinery. 

• Requires standing, climbing, bending, and lifting heavy materials. 

• May require overtime, weekend work, or travel to different job sites. 

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS:

• Competitive salary  

• Bonus program that pays for performance  

• 401(k)  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Vacation and Holiday Pay 

• Disability Insurance  

• Life Insurance 

Required Qualifications:  

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a crane technician, heavy equipment mechanic, or industrial maintenance technician (crane-specific experience required). 

• Factory technical training required. EPIC/CCS, IC-1, LICCON, etc. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication. 

• Ability to read and interpret service / parts manuals, schematics, and technical manuals. 

• Valid CDL with a clean driving record. 

• Willingness to work at heights, in varying weather conditions, and occasional overtime/weekend calls. 

• Physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces. 

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification (NCCCO, CMAA, or equivalent) preferred. 

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran