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Service Technician 2

Orlando, FL · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Drafter

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Specific tasks may involve tower crane and hoist general arrangement drawings, tie-in connection drawings, tower crane assembly and dismantle drawings, fabrication drawings, bill of material creation.

Service Technician 2

Orlando, FL

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Service Technician

Toledo, OH · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Service Technician

Albany, NY · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Service Technician

Greenville, SC · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Service Technician

Eastover, SC · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Sr. Service Technician

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Senior Service Technician

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Senior Service Technician

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Crane Operator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We often do not use a tower crane. * Frequently walking on an uneven surface safely. * Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours ...

Crane Operator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We often do not use a tower crane. * Frequently walking on an uneven surface safely. * Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours ...

Service Technician

Eastover, SC · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Service Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

Senior Service Technician

Westlake, LA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates with backgrounds in overhead crane service, mobile crane repair, tower crane maintenance, heavy equipment service, construction equipment, industrial maintenance, mining equipment ...

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How much do tower crane jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for tower crane in the United States is $35.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.05 and $39.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is being a tower crane operator hard?

Tower crane operators need to have good hand-eye coordination, technical skills, and the ability to focus for long periods. The job involves operating complex machinery, working at heights, and following safety protocols, which can be challenging but manageable with proper training and experience.

What is a tower crane?

A Tower Crane job involves operating and maintaining tower cranes used in construction to lift and move heavy materials. Crane operators must have proper training and certification to ensure safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, following load charts, and communicating with ground crews. This role requires precision, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to work at great heights.

What is a typical day like for a tower crane operator on a construction site?

A typical day for a Tower Crane Operator involves conducting safety inspections of the crane, reviewing lift plans, and coordinating closely with ground crews and site supervisors. Operators spend most of their shift in the crane cab, using controls to lift, move, and position heavy materials with precision according to project schedules. They are responsible for maintaining clear communication with workers on the ground using radios or hand signals to ensure all operations are carried out safely. The work environment can vary depending on weather and project size, and operators must remain vigilant and adaptable throughout the day. This role is crucial in keeping construction projects on track and supporting the broader team’s goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tower crane position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Tower Crane Operator, you need strong spatial awareness, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by specialized training or apprenticeship. Competency in handling crane controls, understanding load charts, and holding certification from organizations like NCCCO are typically required. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are key soft skills for this role. These skills are vital to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations on construction sites, preventing accidents and supporting team productivity.

What does a tower crane operator get paid?

A tower crane operator typically earns between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the job. They often require certification and operate heavy machinery on construction sites, working in shifts that can include nights and weekends.
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Infographic showing various Tower Crane job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,812 per year, or $35 per hour.

Tower Crane Service Technician

Morrow Equipment Company LLC

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$31 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

Service Cranes and Hoists for Morrow Equipment Company.  


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional business environment, demonstrating a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all personnel to ensure tasks are completed timely.
  • Required to have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary in order to meet deadlines. 
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Demonstrates a "can-do" attitude by being self-driven, personable, and dependable.
  • Respectful and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication style to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings to everyone while performing for/or representing the Company.
  • Strong focus towards serving internal and external customers with courtesy, tact, calmness, timeliness, sincerity, and empathy.
  • Successful problem-solving skills, including the identification, resolution, prevention of problems, and being a good listener
  • Effective speaking and writing skill and ability, including face-to-face, by phone, email, reports, and other required documentation
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to plan and prioritize work activities with a focus on quality and timeliness
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to multi-task and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Computer proficiency, including ability to use e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, PDFs, internet browsers, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance to erect, climb, dismantle and perform maintenance and repairs to cranes and personnel/material hoists in district region and other locations as required. 
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including manufacturer's published instructions, parts and equipment specifications, catalogs, manuals, etc.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics. 
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical hoist and crane systems.
  • Ability to service motor controls and diagnose electrical problems.
  • Proper loading of equipment on trucks for transporting equipment from jobsites.
  • Ability and willingness to assist District Service Manager and Shop/Yard Foreman with maintenance and repair of cranes and hoists when not assigned to a jobsite.  
  • Ensure the maintenance and preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned tools.
  • Ensure all assigned lifting equipment is inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition.
  • Following of all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times, including proper usage of Company-supplied PPE as required, including hard hats, safety glasses, body harnesses, arc flash, etc.
  • Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner, which includes wearing of Company supplied MEC Branded shirts or FR uniforms, and proper maintenance of Company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
  • Understanding and compliance with Company policies, OSHA, Applicable ASME B30 safety standards, State and local specific safety regulations, and site-specific safety plans as they apply to crane and hoist erection, dismantle, climbing, maintenance and repair.
  • Notifies the District Service Manager or, if unavailable, the Corporate Safety Director, Corporate Service Manager or Vice President of Operations of unsafe conditions and/or practices.
  • Complying with safety regulations, standards and Company policies.
  • Responsible for timely completion and submission of required paper work and reports to the Corporate office. 
  • Safeguard tools and equipment belonging to the Company. 
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights as required 
  • Ability and willingness to work extra hours, including overtime and on-call availability, according to business needs.
  • Performance of other duties as assigned by District Service Manager or Field Service Manager.

BENEFITS

Your needs, and those of your family, are unique to you. That's why Morrow Equipment Company provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal situation. Our program offers you and your family important healthcare coverage and financial security. Some of the benefits we offer are paid for in full by Morrow. For others, it is a shared contribution between you and the Company. Other benefits are also available to you at reasonable group rates. Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation at Morrow.


HEALTH CARE COVERAGE - We offer a platinum level comprehensive benefits package for eligible U.S. employees and dependents.

Medical Plans - Choice of PPO Medical Plan and HSA Medical Plan (Wellness and Standard)

Dental PPO Plan

Prescription Drugs - Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy


FINANCE & SAVINGS - We offer a 401(K) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage and more.

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability - 50/50 Employee/Employer Split


WORK/LIFE BALANCE - We offer generous paid holidays, vacation and PTO to help employees balance life at work and at home.

Paid Holidays (7 Days) and Employee's Birthday

Paid Vacation (80 hours accrued the the 1st year)

Paid PTO (Personal Time Off and Sick Leave) (Maximum of 72 hours accrued the 1st year)

Free Confidential Counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

TECHNICAL SKILLS/LICENSES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to operate all yard and shop equipment. 
  • Requirement to maintain a Rigging and Signal Person certification (such as NCCCO or equivalent acceptable to Morrow) 
  • Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Maintain a valid State driver's license and be insurable by the company's carrier.

In addition to the requirements above, you;

  • May be required to have a Forklift operator's license. 
  • May be required to maintain a Crane Operator Qualification.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Average hours per week: Normal work schedule.

Shift: As needed, this position occasionally requires you to work overtime in the shop or in the field, including some travel

  • Tools or equipment used for this position and frequency of use: Various
  • Percentage of time during normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit - 20% Stand - 80% Walk - 80% Lift - 20%

Squat - 5% Bend - 20% Twist - 15% Crawl - 0%

Kneel - 20% Drive - 40% Climb - 20% Reach over Shoulders-15%

**All of these are required in various percentages that differ according to the project assigned.

  • Weight required to be lifted each normal workday: (Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Continuously 67-100%)

                        Occasional Frequently Continuously

0-10 lbs. X

10-20 lbs. X 

20-35 lbs. X  

35-50 lbs. X  

Employees should not lift loads in excess of 50 lbs. without first seeking assistance or making use of mechanical aids.

  • Repetitive use of hands:

                                   Weight Frequency

Simple Grasping Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Normal 0-15 lbs. Occasionally

  • Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls: Not Required.
  • Sensory Requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing): All are required. 
  • Environmental factors of each normal workday:
  • Time spent: Inside - 0-2, Outside - 6-8+ hours
  • Temperature: Various 
  • Humidity: Various
  • Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors, Dust, Gas 
  • Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Heights
  • Protective clothing/equipment that may be required include MEC issued uniform, work shoes or boots with slip and puncture resistant soles, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, rubber electrical gloves, lanyard, harness and fall protection.


These examples are not meant to be all-inclusive and management reserves the right to modify tasks within this job description to meet the needs of the Company.


Employees are expected to maintain a clean, safe and orderly workspace, assist co-workers whenever possible and work overtime when necessary. All Morrow employees are required to constantly work in a safe manner and comply with all Morrow safety policies.


As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.