Mobile Crane Field Mechanic - Travel-Heavy, Direct Hire

SST Direct; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid lodging during travel

Company-paid meals during travel

Company-paid fuel

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Field Crane Mechanic for a direct-hire role in Houston, TX. This position involves extensive travel across TX, NM, and OK to diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile cranes and related heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on crane experience with Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes, strong diesel, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems in the field.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Crane Mechanic, Field Service Mechanic, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic specializing in cranes.
• Experience servicing and repairing Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes is required.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and crane components.
• Proven ability to independently diagnose and repair complex crane equipment issues in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and service documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on mobile cranes and related heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, booms, brakes, and mechanical components.
• Travel to customer job sites to identify equipment malfunctions and complete necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild damaged or worn crane components.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Test equipment following repairs to ensure safe operation and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Fabricate, modify, and install replacement parts and specialized components as needed.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Skills

Crane maintenance

Field service

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Field Crane Mechanic for a direct-hire role in Houston, TX. This position involves extensive travel across TX, NM, and OK to diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile cranes and related heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on crane experience with Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes, strong diesel, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems in the field.