Diesel Mechanic Crane Division

DIESEL MECHANIC

Sautter Crane Rental is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to be trained to work on our fleet of cranes. Our cranes are some of the largest on the eastern seaboard. The person hired for this role will inspect test repair and maintain these specialized vehicles. We are seeking a diesel mechanic with or without crane experience and will provide specialty crane training to the hired candidate.

About Company:

Since 1905 Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services Facilities Management and Crane Rentals. Our crane rental department is headquartered in Philadelphia with yards and worksites in the greater Philadelphia area. Our work could best be described as renting out cranes for large commerical projects providing our clients with a clean fleet and experienced roster of crane operators. We pride ourselves on accurate operations and excellence in safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform specified basic care and maintenance of our fleet of cranes including inspecting servicing and repairing mechanical hydraulic and structural components.
• Inspect and diagnose problems using both specialized software and also physical inspections.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components parts and other equipment.
• Work within the scope of allowable repairs without voiding critical warranties.
• Test-drive to ensure all parts and engine run smoothly to operate as expected.
• Communicate with on site management team on the work performed and present status of these specialty vehicles.
• When needed assign specific work tasks to work group members to keep vehicles in good order.

Required Skills

• Experience working on large diesel vehicles such as but not limited to: buses trucks DOT (Department of Transportation) regulated vehicles or military vehicles.
• A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience.
• Strong organizational verbal and written communications skills are required.
• High school diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE / ASE) greatly valued
• Experience working with cranes desired but not required to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Consistently Required:Walking standing bending or twisting
• Frequently Required:Bending or twisting kneeling crouching stooping and with various chemicals
• Occasionally Required:Working with arms raised over carries to hot and cold temperatures. Working from or on ladders. Working at heights. Exposure to high sound levels. Operate motorized equipment.

Compensation:

• Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:
  • Competitive pay
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation Packages
  • Sick Pay
  • Medical / Health Insurance Plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options accident insurance several disability insurance options and more.

Our organization is proud to be established and operate in the city of Philadelphia. As such candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to application may receive priority over other applicants. This application can be used to determine eligibility preference for residents. If an applicant does not indicate city of residence it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residency preference.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background MVR checks and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets