Crane Mechanic: Diagnostics, Repair & Field Service

Bigge Crane and Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging is seeking a freelance? no, full-time Crane Technician to repair and maintain rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment in Houston, TX. You will diagnose mechanical issues, read schematics, and perform inspections.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and willingness to work evenings or weekends. The ideal candidate has 1+ year in crane maintenance, plus experience with electrical and drive-train components.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience
• Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)
• Must be able to perform competent inspections of all cranes
• 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

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

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Drive train/engines

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Vocational crane maintenance training

Tools

Crane brands knowledge

Tool inventory management

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging is seeking a freelance? no, full-time Crane Technician to repair and maintain rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment in Houston, TX. You will diagnose mechanical issues, read schematics, and perform inspections.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and willingness to work evenings or weekends. The ideal candidate has 1+ year in crane maintenance, plus experience with electrical and drive-train components.