Crane Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair crane systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical components. You will perform preventative maintenance, read manuals and blueprints, and fabricate replacement parts as required.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, years of crane-related experience, and the ability to operate heavy equipment safely in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' mechanical experience, crane related required.
• 3+ years' experience with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Operate hoists, forklifts, and hand trucks to move heavy equipment.
• Inspect machinery to diagnose defects and determine repairs.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure OEM specifications.
• Read manuals and blueprints to fabricate/modify parts as needed.
• Repair and replace worn parts and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Manual dexterity

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Vocational degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers & gauges

Specialty tools for cranes

Job description

PurposeMechanics inspect, diagnose, maintain or repair the crane systems, from its body to engines and electrical or computer systems. Fleet vehicles include cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes and other basic componentsOperate hoists, forklifts, and/or hand trucks to handle, dismantle and reassemble heavy material and equipmentAbility to operate and perform a thorough inspection of machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, faults, or malfunctions and determine required repairsTest mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers and OEM specificationsClean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehiclesRead and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawingsFabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using specialty toolsExamine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gaugesRepair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systemsRepair and replace damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipmentPerform other duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsEducation:High School diploma or GEDAssociates or Vocational degree preferredCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Experience:5+ years' of mechanical experience, crane related required3+ years' experience in diesel, gasoline, and propane enginesSkills/Knowledge:Advanced ability to interpret instructions and blueprintsAdvanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterityAdvanced time management and communication skillsAdditional Requirements:Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.Language Skills:Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.Physical Demands:The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.You should be proficient in:Heavy Equipment RepairCrane & Lifting Equipment Systems