Crane Shop Service Technician

Company: BD Holt Company
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Crane Shop Service Technician is responsible for performing safe, professional, high-quality, and timely inspections, diagnosis, repair, loading/unloading, make-ready, and maneuvering of cranes and related equipment primarily in a shop environment. Work will be performed alone or in teams to provide high-quality mechanical services that meet customers’ needs and achieve organizational and departmental objectives. Essential Functions: Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission. Responds to customers’ needs in a professional and urgent manner, satisfying their requirements and meeting organizational and departmental objectives. Inspects and diagnoses cranes and related equipment technical problems in a professional, accurate, efficient, and timely manner to satisfy customers’ Prepares cranes and related equipment for service work utilizing proper safety procedures (locks, blocking, lock-out procedures, etc.) to avoid injury. Removes and replaces crane and related equipment components utilizing required technical data and procedures to repair equipment to organization and industry standards. Maintains technical proficiency through self-study and/or successful completion of required training courses to increase job related competencies. Maintain and control company property and resources in a manner to ensure safety, cleanliness, reliability, and minimal expense. Requires regular and punctual employee attendance Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards. Performs other duties Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot and perform complex link belt crane repairs correctly in the Ability to be productive by working efficiently and effectively with a high energy Ability to work with limited Excellent communication, organizational and attention to detail Ability to work effectively with customers and Knowledgeable skills with computers, cell phones, touch pads and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word etc.) Ability to work in a fast-paced Self-motivated with a high commitment to completing tasks in a timely Ability to operate a conventional forklift Education and Experience: GED or High School diploma required Supervisory Responsibilities: None Travel: Less than 10% travel is expected each year Additional Requirements: Active and valid driver’s license acceptable by insurance standards Passes Texas O.T Physical Provides personal tools for use Physical Requirements: Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work Work Environment: Regularly works outdoor and indoor around moving mechanical parts May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and full sun. Noise level may be loud at times, and proper PPE will be required such as in ear, ear plugs or over the ear protection Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed. LI-CRN

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