Crane & Heavy Equipment Field Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick time

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Maxim is seeking an experienced heavy equipment technician to inspect, diagnose and repair crane systems, engines and electrical equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspect machines, read blueprints, and fabricate replacement parts using specialty tools.

You will work with cranes and heavy vehicles, ensure compliance with OEM specs, and operate hoists and forklifts as needed. CDL and drug/background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associates or Vocational degree preferred.
• 5+ years' mechanical experience with heavy equipment and crane equipment.
• 3+ years' experience with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
• CDL preferred and able to pass drug test, background check, and fit-for-duty.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical, hydraulic and other basic systems.
• Operate hoists, forklifts, and hand trucks to move and assemble heavy equipment.
• Inspect machines to diagnose defects and determine repairs; test after repair to OEM specs.
• Read manuals and blueprints; fabricate or install replacement parts using specialty tools.
• Repair and replace damaged parts and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Blueprint reading

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Vocational degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers & gauges

Specialty tools

Job description

Maxim is seeking an experienced heavy equipment technician to inspect, diagnose and repair crane systems, engines and electrical equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspect machines, read blueprints, and fabricate replacement parts using specialty tools.

You will work with cranes and heavy vehicles, ensure compliance with OEM specs, and operate hoists and forklifts as needed. CDL and drug/background checks apply.