Shop Crane Technician

MGX Equipment Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,500 sign-on bonus

Tool Reimbursement Program

401(k) benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading equipment services company in Houston is seeking a full-time Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include reading schematics, performing oil changes, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits including 401(k), and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a Mechanic/Technician is required.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics is essential.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and light equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and oil changes.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

This position will be located at Houston, Texas branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager. Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign‑on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)
• Experience in preventative maintenance (oil changes) and light equipment repair (break jobs)
• Light troubleshooting of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Must have mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics
• Must be a self‑starter with the initiative to advance
• Must have a clean background and demonstrate safe work habits
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential
• Possession of a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills are required
• Basic set of hand tools required

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Mechanic/Technician required. Vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as required by manager

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• And much more!

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.