Crane Inspector

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment as well as various types of forklifts, with a primary focus on the service and repair of said equipment.


• Must have a strong background in electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics and computer-controlled systems


• Will be able to work evenings and weekends for crane repairs in the shop.


• Must be capable of communicating effectively and professionally with supervisors and other personnel.


• Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)


• Must be able to perform competent inspections of all crane
  

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and competency regarding the OSHA requirements


• Detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers, and hydraulic lifts and gantries).  


• Experience working with the following equipment:
  
  
  
  • Liebherr: LR 1160, LR 1200 SX, LR 1250, LR 1300 SX, LR 1400, LR 1750.   Main boom, Luffer, and fixed jib
  
  
  • Link Belt: LS 238, LS  248
  
  
  • Terex/American:  HC 165, HC 275
  
  
  • Manitowoc: 11000, 777, 888, 999, 2250, 14000, 16000, MLC 650
  
  
  • Kobelco: CK 1100G, CK 1600, CK 2000, CK 2750G
    
  
  
  
  


• Minimum of 3 year(s) of experience inspecting rough terrain, crawler and mobile crane construction equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience


• 3 - 5 years of experience in the inspection of mobile crane equipment


• Perform annual certifications and inspections


• Ability to perform task independently without direct supervision


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Computer literate with the ability to process information


• Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality


• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting various equipment lines including Manitowoc, Grove, Terex, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, and Liebherr cranes


• A history of safe work habits


• Hard worker with a great attitude


• Must supply own hand tools and keep up to date tool inventory of service truck


• Have a clean driving record and can drive a company service truck. Must keep truck clean and maintained.


• Able to lift up to 40 lbs


• A high school diploma is required and higher education including vocational training is a plus.
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan


• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days


• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account


• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy 

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.