Crane & Equipment Repair Technician

AMERICRANE & EQUIPMENT INC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Pay

Advanced Training

Job summary

AMERICRANE & EQUIPMENT INC is seeking a Crane & Equipment Repair Technician with expertise in hydraulics and electrical diagnostics to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mobile cranes, boom trucks, and heavy handling equipment. The role demands complex hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting to keep customer equipment operating safely and in compliance.

The position emphasizes diagnostics, repairs, and safety, with a requirement to work with own basic hand tools and power tools.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of heavy equipment/mobile crane repair experience.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and use digital multimeters.
• Prior factory or brand-specific training from major manufacturers is desirable.
• Ability to work at heights on crane booms and lift heavy components safely.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, structural, and control system faults on mobile cranes and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose 12V/24V DC electrical systems, read wiring schematics, and service ECMs or LMI.
• Inspect and rebuild high-pressure hydraulic pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Conduct routine safety and compliance inspections to meet OSHA/ANSI crane standards.
• Tools: must supply their own basic hand tools and power tools.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical schematics

Brand training

Safety/physical demands

Tools

Digital multimeters

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Crane & Equipment Repair Technician with a strong background in hydraulics and electrical diagnostics. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mobile cranes, boom trucks, and heavy material-handling equipment. This position requires a technician capable of performing complex hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting to keep customer equipment operating safely and in strict compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Crane Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, structural, and control system faults on various mobile cranes and heavy equipment.
• Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex 12V/24V DC electrical systems, read wiring schematics, and service electronic control modules (ECMs) or load moment indicators (LMI).
• Hydraulic Maintenance: Inspect and rebuild high-pressure hydraulic pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct routine safety and compliance inspections to ensure equipment meets OSHA and ANSI crane standards.
• Tools: Must supply their own basic hand tools, power tools.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of dedicated heavy equipment and mobile crane repair experience.
• Electrical Aptitude: Strong ability to read electrical schematics, use digital multimeters, and isolate electrical faults.
• OEM / Brand Training: Prior factory or brand-specific training from major manufacturers is highly desirable.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work at heights on crane booms and lift heavy components safely.

What We Offer

• Top-Tier Pay: Highly competitive hourly rate with consistent overtime opportunities.
• Advanced Training: Ongoing company-sponsored brand-specific training and OEM certification updates, and in-house training