Tower Crane Technician

2 weeks ago

Abbotsford, Canada Cropac Equipment Inc. Full time

**Position Overview**

The Tower Crane Mechanic will be pivotal in supporting Cropac’s customers by ensuring our tower cranes and self-erecting cranes operate at peak performance. This position involves performing various maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in both field and shop settings. The erection and dismantling of self-erecting cranes will be required. By focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency, the mechanic will help maintain our reputation as a trusted service provider in the heavy equipment industry.

You will work closely with our sales, operations, and service teams to ensure seamless customer experiences. Whether responding to scheduled maintenance or urgent repair requests, you’ll play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime and keeping our customers’ projects on track.

This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment while gaining hands-on experience with some of the most advanced cranes on the market. As a key representative of Cropac in the field, you will also build strong customer relationships, provide expert advice, and foster trust through reliable, professional service.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Serve as the on-site supervisor during service or repair operations, ensuring all tasks are executed according to safety protocols, company standards, and client expectations while coordinating team activities and managing workflow.
- Conduct scheduled inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety of all tower cranes.
- Diagnose and repair issues within mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, minimizing customer downtime.
- Ensure all work meets industry safety standards and complies with government regulations.
- Provide detailed documentation for each repair or inspection, maintaining transparency for internal records and customers.
- Respond promptly to on-site or remote service requests to minimize client operational disruptions.
- Provide professional guidance to customers on best practices for crane operation and maintenance.
- Work with internal sales and operations teams to align service with client needs.
- Liaise with third-party providers to coordinate customer services beyond our primary service area.

**Qualifications**

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with cranes, ideally tower cranes or similar heavy equipment.

**Education**:

- A technical certification or diploma in Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Electrical Systems, or a related field is preferred.

**Skills**:

- Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety.
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools and software related to crane systems.

**Certifications**:

- Electrician or Millwright Red Seal Certificate
- A valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is required.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Comfortable working at heights and in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift heavy parts and tools as required.

**Compensation and Benefits:Compensation**:

- Compensation is based within the CBA of Local Union 115.

**Benefits Package**:

- Benefits are based within the CBA of Local Union 115.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Electrical or Millwright: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman (preferred)
- Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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