POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Crane Service Technician is a hands-on technical expert responsible for the advanced maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and inspection of mobile and tower cranes, with a primary focus on Photon Peiner and Zoomlion equipment in Uperio’s rental fleet. Based in Palmer, Texas, this senior-level role serves as a technical leader and mentor, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operational excellence across Uperio’s service territory. The position combines deep mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting expertise with leadership in quality assurance, training, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Maintenance, Diagnostics & Repair

• Perform routine and complex maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on Photon Peiner and Zoomlion cranes (mobile and tower) as well as other fleet equipment.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic issues using diagnostic tools, schematics, and manufacturer software.

• Conduct thorough inspections, load tests, and functional tests to verify optimal performance, safety, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards.

• Replace or repair defective components, including hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, motors, control systems, wiring harnesses, and structural elements using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.

• Lead root cause analysis on recurring failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, inspections, and parts usage in the company maintenance management system.

Technical Leadership, Mentoring & Quality Assurance

• Serve as the senior technical resource and mentor for junior technicians and apprentices; provide hands-on training, coaching, and guidance on diagnostic techniques and repair procedures.

• Review and approve completed work orders for quality, completeness, and safety compliance before equipment is returned to service.

• Collaborate with Service Directors, engineers, and manufacturer technical support to resolve complex or unusual equipment issues.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, maintenance checklists, and best practices for the service team.

Safety, Compliance & Operator Support

• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities strictly comply with OSHA regulations, ASME B30 standards, NCCCO requirements, manufacturer guidelines, and Uperio safety policies.

• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to crane operators on proper equipment use, daily inspections, and minor troubleshooting to prevent damage and extend service life.

• Identify and report safety hazards, near-misses, and equipment deficiencies; participate in safety meetings and incident investigations as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the shop and at field job sites.

Parts, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate with parts department and vendors to ensure timely availability of critical components; recommend inventory improvements based on failure trends.

• Stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins, software updates, and service bulletins for Photon Peiner, Zoomlion, and other supported crane models.

• Support warranty claims, documentation, and communication with manufacturers regarding equipment performance and defects.