Field Crane Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick time

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Maxim is seeking an experienced heavy equipment technician to inspect, diagnose and repair crane systems, engines and electrical equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspect machines, read blueprints, and fabricate replacement parts using specialty tools.

You will work with cranes and heavy vehicles, ensure compliance with OEM specs, and operate hoists and forklifts as needed. CDL and drug/background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associates or Vocational degree preferred.
• 5+ years' mechanical experience with heavy equipment and crane equipment.
• 3+ years' experience with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
• CDL preferred and able to pass drug test, background check, and fit-for-duty.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical, hydraulic and other basic systems.
• Operate hoists, forklifts, and hand trucks to move and assemble heavy equipment.
• Inspect machines to diagnose defects and determine repairs; test after repair to OEM specs.
• Read manuals and blueprints; fabricate or install replacement parts using specialty tools.
• Repair and replace damaged parts and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Blueprint reading

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Vocational degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers & gauges

Specialty tools

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 assignedWhy Maxim?Our work impacts our local communities, helping transform where people live, work and play. You'll be a part of some of the biggest, most high-profile construction sites across the country and have the opportunity to support our coast-to-coast team across 60 branches in the United States.What are the Perks?We are proud to offer day one eligibility for medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and 401(k) plans with company match made every pay period. Maxim has other great offerings including life insurance, AD&D, flex and health savings accounts, wellness programs, critical illness and accident plans, and short-term and long-term disability, plus employee discounts. Additionally, we provide opportunities to expand your skill set and knowledge base.Minimum RequirementsEducation:High School diploma or GEDAssociates or Vocational degree preferredCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Experience:5+ years' of mechanical experience, heavy equipment and crane 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 RepairMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Crane & Lifting Equipment SystemsBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:Crane (Liebherr, Tadano, Manitowoc, Terex)