Mobile Crane and Truck-Mounted Systems Service Specialist

Job overview

The Mobile Crane and Truck-Mounted Systems Service Specialist role is a remote field position based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, with compensation of $45–$54 per hour. The specialist travels to customer sites to service lifting equipment and reports to the Regional Service Manager. PALFINGER provides crane and lifting solutions.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair articulating cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, conveyors, trucks, and trailers
• perform preventive maintenance, annual DOT inspections, and warranty service
• respond to urgent unscheduled issues during regular and after-hours windows when needed
• explain findings and recommended repairs
• document estimates, authorizations, parts, labor, and inventory
• follow safety regulations and maintain worksite and vehicle readiness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mobile crane service

truck-mounted systems

field service

heavy equipment repair

hydraulics

electrical diagnostics

preventive maintenance

minneapolis–st. paul mn

palfinger north america

$45–$54/hour

cdl required

after-hours service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match
• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability (state dependent)
• wellness program
• paid holidays and PTO
• continuous learning and growth pathways.

Why this role

Two openings are listed. Requires at least three years of hands-on mechanical experience or training, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems knowledge, welding capability, and a CDL at hire or within 60 days. Field work includes lifting 75+ pounds; travel is not quantified in the posting.

About the employer

PALFINGER North America is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.