Mechanic

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, trailers, and shop equipment. The candidate will follow State and Federal laws while operating vehicles and uphold safety and environmental policies on the job site.

Key duties include performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems, and documenting work. Strong rigging knowledge and on-site setup at customer locations are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Trade school diploma preferred.
• 3-7 years of performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic crane.
• Must have a current Texas Department of Public Safety class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic cranes, semi-trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on cranes and trucks.
• Read and interpret load charts and operation manuals.
• Document maintenance and repairs and file records properly.
• Communicate safety issues to customers and workers on site.
• Program crane computers and set up on location safely.
• Perform and understand signaling before lifting loads.
• Apply proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting.

Skills

English reports

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Schematic troubleshooting

Hand signals/rigging

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school diploma

Job description

Reports to: Shop Manager

Positions Summary: Performs maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and shop equipment. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing job tasks.

Position: Mechanic

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Positions Summary: Performs maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and shop equipment. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing job tasks.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic cranes, semi-trucks, trailer, pick-up trucks, and all other equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and perform repairs on all systems (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, etc.) on cranes, semi- trucks, and other equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Must be able to document all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment and file records properly.
• Must be able to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
• Reports to Supervisor and/or Lead Mechanic on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Must be able to program the crane’s computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be able to perform and understand proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and is able to perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. If out of town, responsible for reporting hours worked to the branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers cell phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Cleans shop, washes rack and break room.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Trade school diploma preferred
• 3-7 years of performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic crane.
• Must have a current Texas Department of Public Safety class C Driver’s License.

Skills Required

• Ability to interpret, read, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills required.
• Ability to interpret, read, and troubleshoot using schematic.
• Ability to prioritize, organizes work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.