Mini Crane Technical Trainer - Phoenix, AZ

Mini Crane Technical Trainer – Phoenix, AZ
Smiley Lifting Solutions

Smiley Lifting Solutions North America’s leading importer, distributor, and manufacturer of hydraulic SPYDERCRANE mini crawler cranes is looking for a hands-on Mini Crane Technical Trainer to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

We’re willing to train the right person. If you bring the right attitude, mechanical aptitude, and interest in training, we’ll provide full training on our equipment and curriculum. Once you’re up to speed, you’ll travel nationwide to customer sites to deliver training and ensure operators are confident and safe. Overnight weekday travel is required, but weekends are home.

What You’ll Do

• Train customers and internal staff on equipment operation
• Conduct operator qualification assessments
• Support customers with basic troubleshooting
• Represent Smiley Lifting Solutions professionally in the field

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Crane or equipment training experience
• Familiarity with mini cranes or rental equipment
• Curriculum or training content development
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• NCCER or NCCCO trainer background
• Teaching or education experience (math/physics are a plus)
• Or someone looking to change careers into technical training

Key Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead by example
• Works well independently
• Quick learner with a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team-focused mindset

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Health and vision insurance
• Long-term disability coverage

If you have experience in training, teaching, or technical instruction or you’re eager to grow into a role like this we’d love to hear from you. Smiley Lifting Solutions offers a supportive, upbeat environment with plenty of room to build a long-term career.

Smiley Crane Service has been providing crane, rigging, and lifting solutions in Arizona for over two decades. We operate to the highest safety standards in the industry. Our team is small, skilled, and takes pride in doing the job right.