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Shop Crane Tech Trainee

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$57,819 / year median in Virginia

+10% projected growth

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View More Jobs Shop Crane Tech Trainee Norfolk, VA, United States Job Description This position will be located at the Norfolk, Virginia branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager. •Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians, assumes basic job assignments to learn the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician. Helps shop techs perform inspections and repairs. Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order. Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED required. Experience as a general laborer or yard worker within the construction or heavy equipment industry preferred. Must have mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics. Must be a self-starter with the initiative to advance. The ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. May be required to travel to other locations for cross-training.
HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Perform job functions in a safe manner. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions. 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. This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
BENEFITS
Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment. Continuing education and training opportunities; 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!
PAY & TRAINING
This position offers a pay range between $19.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday. A customized training plan and career path is identified for each trainee and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities. About Us The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.
EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN
Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 1642 Job Category Operations Posting Date 07/31/2026, 03:36 PM Locations 3601 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, US Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1st Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 3601 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Field Crane Tech-A Mechanic Norfolk, VA, United States Posted on 07/30/2026 MGX Field Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position will be located at the Norfolk, VA branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.