Crane Mechanic: Diagnostics, Electrical & Hydraulics

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Sick days

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a Crane Technician responsible for repair, service, and maintenance of rough terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes, plus forklifts. The role emphasizes electrical, drivetrain, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems with strong diagnostic skills.

You will read schematics, perform crane inspections, and work occasional evenings and weekends in the shop. A valid driver’s license and own tools are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment.
• Ability to read schematics (hydraulic and electrical) and troubleshoot equipment.
• Must supply own hand tools and maintain tool inventory on the service truck.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment, as well as various types of forklifts, with a primary focus on service and repair.
• Must have a strong background in electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems.
• Has 3–5 years of experience in mechanical diagnosing, repairing, and maintenance of mobile crane equipment.
• Work evenings and weekends for crane repairs in the shop.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors and other personnel.
• Read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical).
• Perform competent inspections of all cranes.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and drive the company service truck.

Skills

Electrical systems

Drive train

Engines

Hydraulics

Computer-controlled systems

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Manitowoc

Grove

Terex

Tadano

Broderson

Kobelco

Liebherr

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a Crane Technician responsible for repair, service, and maintenance of rough terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes, plus forklifts. The role emphasizes electrical, drivetrain, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems with strong diagnostic skills.

You will read schematics, perform crane inspections, and work occasional evenings and weekends in the shop. A valid driver’s license and own tools are required.