Mechanic

Maxim Crane; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane is seeking a skilled mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair crane systems from body to engine and electrical or computer systems. Fleet includes cranes, boom trucks, trailers, and forklifts. The role requires hands-on work, calibration, and adherence to OEM specifications.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspect for wear, and test machines after repairs. Strong troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/vocational degree preferred.
• 5+ years mechanical experience with cranes or related heavy equipment.
• 3+ years working with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Operate hoists, forklifts, and hand trucks to move heavy components.
• Inspect machines to diagnose faults and plan repairs.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure proper performance and OEM specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or vocational degree preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Specialty hand tools

Job description

15919 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston , Texas 77015 , United States

Job Description

Purpose

Mechanics 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 Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes and other basic components.


• Operates hoists, forklifts, and/or hand trucks to handle, dismantle and reassemble heavy material and equipment.


• Operates and performs thorough inspection of machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, faults, or malfunctions and determine required repairs.


• Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers and OEM specifications.


• Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.


• Fabricates, modifies and installs special equipment or replacement parts using specialty tools.


• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.


• Repairs, rewires, and troubleshoots electrical systems.


• Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipment.


• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED


• Associates or Vocational degree preferred

Experience

• 5+ years’ of mechanical experience, crane related required


• 3+ years’ experience in diesel, gasoline, and propane engines

Skills/Knowledge

• Advanced ability to interpret instructions and blueprints


• Advanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity


• Advanced time management and communication skills

Additional 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 must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

About Maxim Crane

Maxim Crane is a coast-to-coast crane rental and lift solutions company specializing in crane rental and turnkey lifting services including operated, maintained, and bare rentals. As specialists within our field, we offer innovative solutions to meet your project’s needs. Situated in over 60 locations , each branch can provide management services; including transportation, risk management, and safety and insurance programs that are unparalleled in the industry.

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.

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select \"Decline to Identify\" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.