About Buckner Heavylift

Buckner HeavyLift Crane’s mission is to provide safe, logical & experienced solutions to complex and demanding projects within the heavy lift crane rental industry. Founded over 75 years ago in 1947, Buckner is driven by a commitment to innovation, a safety-first culture, and a determination to set the standard in the heavy lift industry. By investing in advanced equipment, forward-thinking solutions, and continuous training, Buckner empowers its team to execute complex projects with precision and confidence. Safety is embedded in every aspect of operations, ensuring that every lift is performed with the highest level of care and accountability. This dedication, combined with a relentless pursuit of excellence, positions Buckner as a leader that not only meets industry expectations—but defines them.

Summary

This position will report to the Operations Department of Buckner Heavylift. The purpose of this role is to focus on the day-to-day supervision of all Crane Technicians. Job duties include all items (but not limited to) items below:

General Functions

Successfully lead all direct reports in following all company policies, safety procedures and positively contributing to company culture.
Ensure all Crane Technicians are following Buckner Procedures for Assembly/Disassembly of our Crane Fleet. Participate and lead any corrective actions for any violations of these procedures.
Facilitate all training for Crane Technicians. This includes 1 on 1 training and pairing up untrained technicians with qualified technicians to train on proper procedures. There is also an expectation for this Manager to deliver written reports and documentation of training in each instance.
Perform evaluations of crane technicians by visiting each technician while they are performing assembly/disassembly tasks. Provide written feedback and address any issues/concerns.
Maintain visibility and access on client sites and develop positive and strong relationships with site level customers.
Interact with client site personnel to ensure client satisfaction and address any concerns as needed.
Oversee the safe and efficient assembly, disassembly, reconfiguration, and relocation of assigned equipment. This could also include the management of specialized tasks such as crane recovery, complex crane builds and other complex crane assignments.
Ensure all direct reports have completed all required Assembly and Disassembly paperwork and submit in a timely manner to include details about daily events, delays, or setbacks.
Coordinate with Dispatch on weekly labor projections and assigned projects for each direct report.
Coordinate with Dispatch to assist in approving and submitting weekly timesheets to payroll to ensure proper processing in a timely manner by all direct reports.
Participate in weekly scheduling calls and communicate all changes in schedule, policy, process, etc. from the management team to the field direct reports.
Manage all performance reviews and evaluations of technicians on an annual basis.
Lead any corrective actions related to company policy violations, performance issues and workplace conduct.
Complete all company required trainings on time, ensure direct reports are as well.
Understand and comply with all Buckner Safety Policies as well as OSHA regulations.
Uphold the quality standards required of our ISO Certifications: 9001 – Quality Management, 14001 – Environmental Management and 45001 – Health and Safety Management.

Maintenance/Safety Functions

Address all incidents or "close calls" reported by Field team.
Lead JSA/PTP meetings on a frequent basis and confirm all direct reports are participating in these meetings daily on their individual sites.
Identify safety concerns and assist with developing a resolution and training of the Field team as needed.
Lead any corrective actions related to violations of safety procedures.

Professional Functions

Be professional and courteous with all customer interaction.
Actively participate in the development of direct reports including safety training, performance reviews, disciplinary reviews.
Mentor and coach employees to further develop their skills.
Identify and provide training opportunities for direct reports.
Identify external talent to recruit and begin the on-boarding process for newly hired Technicians.
Encourage and maintain effective communication with all departments to foster a supportive team environment.
Proactively document necessary information for the Buckner team to use in support of project billing and other background documentation.

Skills and Requirements

10 number of years working on assembly/disassembly of crawler cranes (specifically Liebherr)
5 years of Supervisory/Management experience
5 year of Training/Evaluating crane assembly/disassembly crew

Job Type: Full-time

Work Schedule Overview:

Monday – Friday
Holidays (possible)
On call
Weekends

Full Time Benefits (waiting period may apply):

401(k) and matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
FSA / HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

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