Heavy Equipment Technician - Mechanical Engineer

A3 Staffing Solutions; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company service truck

Company-provided phone and credit card

Uniform shirts and professional work

Paid on-the-job training and continued

Medical insurance through a major }

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Safe, respectful, and supportive work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A3 Staffing Solutions seeks an Experienced Overhead Crane Technician to join our growing team. This hands-on role supports installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial overhead crane systems at customer sites, with a focus on safety and operational reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, be comfortable reading schematics, and work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on overhead cranes, hoists, or similar mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and electrical diagnostic abilities.
• Experience with 230/460V AC systems, motors, controls, and industrial electrical components.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of crane safety requirements (OSHA/ASME/ANSI).
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle, assemble, and service overhead cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to identify wear, defects, and safety concerns.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural crane system issues.
• Troubleshoot motors, controls, wiring, brakes, gearboxes, limit switches, and drive systems.
• Replace defective components and complete repairs to restore safe operation.
• Perform load testing, inspections, calibrations, and safety checks per OSHA/ASME/ANSI.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and service documentation.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Communicate professionally with customers, engineers, safety personnel, and operations teams.
• Provide equipment guidance and operator training when needed.
• Stay current with crane technology and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or industry certifications

Tools

230/460V AC systems

Motors and controls

Wiring and drive systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Job Description

Join OurGrowing Team asan Experienced OverheadCrane Technician

We are seekinga skilled and dependableOverhead Crane Technicianto join ourteam and supportthe installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairof industrial overheadcrane systems. Thisis a hands-onposition for asafety-focused technicianwho takes pridein troubleshooting complexequipment, solving problemsin the field, and keeping criticallifting systems operatingsafely and efficiently.

The ideal candidatehas strong mechanicaland electrical troubleshootingexperience, understandscrane safety standards, and is comfortableworking independently atcustomer job sites. If you haveexperience with overheadbridge cranes,hoists, motors, controls, and industrial equipmentmaintenance, we wantto hear fromyou.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay basedon experience andtechnical qualifications
• Company service truckfor field work
• Company-provided phone andcredit card
• Uniform shirts andprofessional work appearance
• Paid on-the-job training andcontinued skills development
• Medical insurance througha major healthcareprovider
• Company-paid dental, vision,and life insurance
• Retirement plan withcompany match
• Paid time offand paid holidays
• A safe, respectful, and supportive workenvironment
• Opportunity to growwith an expandingcompany

Key Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle, assemble, andservice overhead bridgecranes, gantry cranes, hoists, and relatedlifting equipment
• Perform scheduled preventivemaintenance inspectionsto identify equipmentwear, defects, andpotential safety concerns
• Diagnose and repairmechanical, electrical,and structural cranesystem issues
• Troubleshoot motors, controls, wiring, brakes, gearboxes, limit switches, anddrive systems
• Replace defective componentsand complete repairsto restore safeequipment operation
• Perform load testing, inspections, calibrations, and safety checksin accordance withOSHA, ASME, CMAA, ANSI, and companyrequirements
• Read and interpretelectrical schematics,mechanical drawings, manuals, and servicedocumentation
• Complete accurate servicereports, inspection records, and maintenance documentation
• Communicate professionallywith customers, engineers, safety personnel, andoperations teams
• Provide equipment guidanceand operator trainingwhen needed
• Stay current withcrane technology, industrystandards, and bestmaintenance practices

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 yearsof experience workingon overhead cranes, hoists, industrial equipment, or similar mechanical/electrical systems preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshootingskills and electricaldiagnostic abilities
• Experience working with230/460V ACsystems, motors, controls, andindustrial electrical components
• Ability to troubleshootand repair mechanicaldrive systems, brakes, gear reducers, andcrane components
• Ability to readelectrical schematics,blueprints, and technicalmanuals
• Working knowledge ofOSHA, ASME, ANSI, and crane safetyrequirements
• Strong attention todetail and commitmentto workplace safety
• Ability to workindependently while maintainingexcellent communicationwith customers andteam members
• High school diplomaor equivalent required;technical training, tradeschool, or industrycertifications preferred
• OSHA 10/30certification is aplus

Physical Requirements &Work Environment

• Must be ableto perform physicalwork in industrialenvironments
• Ability to workat heights, onelevated platforms, andin confined areas
• Ability to lift, carry, and handletools and equipmentrequired for servicework
• Work may involveexposure to heavymachinery, noise, andactive industrial facilities
• Must provide basichand tools
• Travel to customerjob sites andoccasional weekend workmay be required

Ideal Candidates MayHave Experience As:

• Overhead Crane Technician
• Crane ServiceTechnician
• Hoist Technician
• Industrial Main