Crane Mechanic

TNT Crane & Rigging; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging in Midland, TX is seeking a Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, trailers, and shop equipment. You will follow all safety, environmental, and state laws while operating equipment, and communicate safety issues to customers and crew.

Essential duties include hydraulic crane maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems, reading load charts, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Trade school diploma preferred.
• 3-7 years of maintaining hydraulic cranes.
• Current Texas DPS Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic cranes, semi-trucks, trailers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on cranes and equipment.
• Read and interpret load charts and operator manuals to ensure safe lifting.
• Document maintenance and repairs and file records accurately.

Skills

Reading reports in English

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Time management

Crane hand signals operation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midland - Midland, TX 79706, Position Type: Full Time, Positions Summary: Performs maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and shop equipment. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing job tasks.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic cranes, semi-trucks, trailer, pick-up trucks, and all other equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and perform repairs on all systems (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, etc.) on cranes, semi- trucks, and other equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Must be able to document all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment and file records properly.
• Must be able to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
• Reports to Supervisor and/or Lead Mechanic on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Must be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be able to perform and understand proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and is able to perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. If out of town, responsible for reporting hours worked to the branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers cell phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Cleans shop, washes rack and break room.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Trade school diploma preferred
• 3-7 years of performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic crane.
• Must have a current Texas Department of Public Safety class C Driver's License.

Skills Required

• Ability to interpret, read, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills required.
• Ability to interpret, read, and troubleshoot using schematic.
• Ability to prioritize, organizes work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.