Tower Crane Field Maintenance Specialist

Maxim Crane Supply; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Supply is seeking a Tower Crane Field Maintenance Specialist to perform routine inspections, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and execute repairs on crane systems at customer sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and adherence to OEM specs.

You will read schematics, use diagnostics tools, and coordinate with site teams during critical lifts, with travel to projects within the territory. Strong hydraulic and welding skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a heavy equipment technician focused on construction machinery upkeep.
• Broad mechanical know-how across cranes, excavators, forklifts, tractors, trailers and related equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Hands-on hydraulics repair, welding, alignment procedures.
• Preferred: a current heavy equipment operation certification.
• Strong safety awareness and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Own routine inspections and preventive maintenance across crane systems: electrical circuits, hydraulics, and key mechanical assemblies.
• Diagnose issues using technical manuals, wiring diagrams, meters, and hands-on testing to pinpoint root causes.
• Repair or replace motors, brakes, transmissions, suspensions, and air brake systems to restore peak performance.
• Execute advanced electrical troubleshooting on crane control systems per OEM specifications.
• Fabricate and fix with hand and power tools, welding gear, and soldering skills for assemblies and modifications.
• Maintain meticulous service records and safety documentation per industry standards.
• Coordinate crane operations with construction teams during maintenance or lifts.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engine diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Welding

Field service

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Welding gear

Hand and power tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Step Into the Field as a Tower Crane Field Maintenance SpecialistBefore sunrise, you arrive on a busy build where a tower crane anchors the day’s production schedule. Your first move? A thorough inspection—electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical—so crews can lift with confidence. By midday, you’ve chased down an intermittent control fault using schematics and diagnostics. Before you leave, you log every action and coordinate with site supervision to align tomorrow’s maintenance around critical lifts. That’s a day in this role—hands-on, safety-first, and essential to keeping major projects on track.What You’ll TackleOwn routine inspections and preventive maintenance across tower crane systems: electrical circuits, hydraulics, and key mechanical assemblies.Diagnose issues using technical manuals, wiring diagrams, meters, and hands-on testing to pinpoint root causes quickly and accurately.Repair or replace components—motors, brakes, transmissions, suspensions, and air brake systems—to restore peak performance.Execute advanced electrical troubleshooting and repairs on crane control systems, always to OEM specifications.Fabricate and fix with confidence: hand and power tools, welding gear, and soldering skills for assemblies, repairs, and modifications.Maintain meticulous service records, maintenance logs, and safety documentation per industry standards.Partner with construction teams to coordinate crane operations safely during maintenance or installation work and high-stakes lifts.What You BringDemonstrated background as a heavy equipment technician/mechanic focused on construction machinery upkeep.Broad mechanical know-how spanning cranes, excavators, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and related industrial equipment.Comfort reading schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems and components.Hands-on ability with hydraulic repair, welding, alignment procedures—and exposure to HVAC systems is a strong plus.Capability to execute heavy lifting safely with proper equipment; a current heavy equipment operation certification is preferred.Working knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and repair within construction equipment.Resourceful problem-solver with a customer-service mindset supporting internal teams and external clients.Field-Centric WorkThis is a field position—your work happens at customer and job sites rather than at a single facility. You’ll be based within driving distance of the territory, and travel varies by assignment. Project-specific details are provided for each job.Core ProficienciesHeavy Equipment Repair120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical RepairHigh Voltage SystemsCrane & Lifting Equipment SystemsElectrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment You’ll Work WithCranes from leading manufacturers, including Liebherr, Konecranes, Tadano, Terex, and Manitowoc.Why This Role MattersYour expertise keeps cutting-edge lifting machinery safe and efficient, enabling large-scale infrastructure to rise on schedule and to spec. Join a team that prizes safety, innovation, and craftsmanship.