Crane Mechanic: Diagnostics & Maintenance Pro

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Sweetwater (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Vacation and holidays

Sick days

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a full-time crane mechanic responsible for repair, service, and maintenance of rough terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes as well as various forklifts.

The candidate should have a strong background in electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems. The role requires 1+ year of experience (3–5 years preferred), ability to read schematics, perform inspections, and work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane construction equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Perform annual certifications and inspections.
• Ability to perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Computer literate with the ability to process information.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality.
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting various equipment lines, including Manitowoc, Grove, Terex, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, and Liebherr cranes.
• A history of safe work habits.
• Hard worker with a great attitude.
• Must supply own hand tools and keep up-to-date tool inventory of service truck.
• Have a current valid driver's license along with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a company service truck. Must keep the truck clean and maintained.
• A high school diploma is required, and higher education, including vocational training, is a plus.
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment, as well as various types of forklifts, with a primary focus on the service and repair of said equipment
• Must have a strong background in electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems
• Has at least 3 - 5 years of experience in the mechanical diagnosing, repairing, and maintenance of mobile crane equipment
• Will be able to work evenings and weekends for crane repairs in the shop
• Must be capable of communicating effectively and professionally with supervisors and other personnel
• Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)
• Must be able to perform competent inspections of all cranes
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Electrical

Drive train

Engines

Hydraulics

Computer-controlled systems

Schematics reading

Crane maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a full-time crane mechanic responsible for repair, service, and maintenance of rough terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes as well as various forklifts.

The candidate should have a strong background in electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems. The role requires 1+ year of experience (3–5 years preferred), ability to read schematics, perform inspections, and work evenings/weekends.