Field Service Mechanic

Bigge Crane and Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck with fuel card

Company tablet

401(k) with matching

Vacation, holidays, and sick days

FSA/HSA options

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging in Houston, TX is seeking a Field Service Mechanic to repair and maintain rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment, with a focus on service and repair.

You will travel extensively, read electrical and hydraulic schematics, and work on forklifts and other cranes at customer sites. A high school diploma is required; 3+ years' experience and willingness to travel are essential; competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Reading schematics (hydraulic and electrical) required.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs.
• Clean driving record and able to drive company truck.
• High school diploma required; higher education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain crane equipment and forklifts with focus on service and repair.
• Travel on short notice; on-call nights and weekends.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Perform annual certifications and inspections.
• Read schematics; assembling/disassembling cranes is a plus.

Skills

Electrical systems

Drive train

Engines

Hydraulics

Computer-controlled systems

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Field Service Mechanic

Full Time Houston, TX, US

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916 . With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Job Overview

The Field Service Mechanic will be responsible for repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, mobile crane equipment, and various types of forklifts. The primary focus is on the service and repair of the equipment.

Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

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 mechanical diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile crane equipment.
• Will be on-call nights and weekends for crane repairs at customer’s job sites.
• Must be able to travel on short notice and be gone overnight, sometimes for several days.
• Must communicate effectively and professionally with customers, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Knowledge and experience in assembling and disassembling various crawler cranes are a plus but not required.
• Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical).
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years (s) 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 trucks.
• Have a clean driving record and can drive a company service truck. Must keep trucks clean and maintained.
• A high school diploma is required, and higher education, including vocational training, is a plus.
• The company supplied the truck with a fuel card
• Company supplied tablet
• 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

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.