Hydraulic and Lattice Crane Field Mechanic

Love solving tough hydraulic and electrical puzzles?

MGX Equipment Services needs a hands-on pro for our Baltimore, MD branch. You’ll report to the Service Manager and keep mobile cranes and boom trucks in peak condition—onsite and in the field.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Independence: Tackle assignments without constant supervision.
• Variety: Inspections, troubleshooting, and light repairs across crane platforms.
• Impact: Your precision keeps customers safe and projects on schedule.

Core responsibilities

• Light mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnosis and repair on mobile and lattice-boom cranes.
• Conduct accurate annual inspections and document findings.
• Complete work reports, time sheets, hours overviews, and expense documentation fully and on time.
• Deliver excellent, courteous customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED; 1+ year as a crane mechanic/technician preferred.
• Mechanical foundation with strong exposure to hydraulics and electrical systems; able to read schematics for both.
• Preventive maintenance and light equipment repair experience (e.g., oil services, brake jobs).
• Travel readiness up to 50% for job sites and training.
• Customer-oriented communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience with mobile cranes or heavy equipment is a plus.

Safety expectations

• Work safely and wear required PPE.
• Follow all site-wide and job-specific safety procedures.
• Engage in and apply safety training.
• Report hazards and suggestions—or fix what you safely can.

Work schedule and conditions

• Full-time; typical hours 7:00 am–4:00 pm; overtime/weekends as needed.
• Field and shop environments with exposure to extreme temperatures, weather, dust/dirt, fumes/smoke, odors, and loud noise.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent lifting/moving up to 40 lbs.
• Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

ADA statement

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay, bonus, and development

• $25.00–$45.00 per hour for non-bargaining employees, based on skills and qualifications.
• Bi-weekly payroll; 14-day pay period running Monday through Sunday.
• $4,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous service.
• Tool Reimbursement Program up to $1,500 per calendar year.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Customized training plan and career path delivered in your first week.

Benefits from day one

• Competitive total rewards with benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day.
• Continuing education and training; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Team-building, engagement events, and community involvement.
• Scholarship Program—and much more.