Field Crane Mechanic - Travel-Heavy, Hands-On

SST Direct; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid lodging

Fuel covered

Meals during travel

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a Field Crane Mechanic for a direct hire position based in Corpus Christi, TX. This role requires extensive travel across TX, NM and OK, working with Liebherr, Manitowoc and Tadano cranes.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain mobile cranes, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation per manufacturer specs. Lodging, travel expenses, and meals are provided during assignments.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Crane Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic specializing in cranes.
• Experience servicing Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes is required.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on mobile cranes and related heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, booms, brakes, and mechanical components.
• Travel to customer job sites to identify equipment malfunctions and complete necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild damaged or worn crane components.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Test equipment following repairs to ensure safe operation and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Fabricate, modify, and install replacement parts and specialized components as needed.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Skills

Crane mechanic

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Field service

Travel readiness

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a Field Crane Mechanic for a direct hire position based in Corpus Christi, TX. This role requires extensive travel across TX, NM and OK, working with Liebherr, Manitowoc and Tadano cranes.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain mobile cranes, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation per manufacturer specs. Lodging, travel expenses, and meals are provided during assignments.