Senior Heavy Lift Equipment Technician - Cranes & Hoists

Maxim Crane Supply; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Supply in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician to own the full lifecycle of crane and lifting equipment maintenance, from inspection to rebuild and final test.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical circuits, and brakes, and verify repairs against OEM specs. Strong blueprint reading and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; CDL preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on crane maintenance experience.
• 3+ years with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
• Advanced blueprint reading and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on cranes and lifting equipment.
• Operate hoists and related equipment safely.
• Identify faults through inspections and plan repairs.
• Run post-repair tests to verify OEM spec compliance.
• Fabricate and install replacement parts as needed.
• Read blueprints and manuals to guide work.
• Support operations with miscellaneous tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Time management

Communication

CDL

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or vocational degree preferred

Job description

Maxim Crane Supply in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician to own the full lifecycle of crane and lifting equipment maintenance, from inspection to rebuild and final test.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical circuits, and brakes, and verify repairs against OEM specs. Strong blueprint reading and communication skills are essential.