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Walter Payton Power Equipment

Heavy Equipment Field Technician/Mechanic

Walter Payton Power Equipment, Sulphur, Louisiana, United States, 70665

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Heavy Equipment Field Technician/Mechanic Job Category:

Skilled Labor

Requisition Number:

HEAVY003292

Posted: January 8, 2026

Full‑Time

Locations Sulphur, LA 501 Willow Ave Sulphur, LA 70663, USA

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.

Providing service documentation

Training of lower level technicians

Demonstrating equipment for customer use.

Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on various types of cranes and equipment

Maintain and repair telehandlers if needed

Provide certified crane inspections

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications Guidelines Experience/Training/Education:

Required:

3-5 years of experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Manitowoc, Grove, National, Broderson, Terex, Tadano, Liebherr, Link‑Belt, Manitex and Manitou equipment. Willingness to travel with some overnights. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

Desired:

Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background, particularly with an emphasis on cranes, extensive knowledge of crane equipment, an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams on cranes, own the tools applicable to position, and exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills. Factory training certifications a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Acceptance in all areas of accountability, pertaining to all areas of responsibilities. Capability to lead, teach and share knowledge with others. Willingness to travel at will throughout assigned region when called upon. Willingness to work at various heights. Safety minded/oriented. Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experience; Requires an eye for detail. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull; access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights. Potential for travel in other locations around the country. Ability to work overtime is a must.

Special Requirements/Certification:

Valid CDL License

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is $35.00 to $42.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment‑related decisions, regarding hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender‑related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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