Traveling Crane Mechanic – Field Service (Direct Hire)

Superior Skilled Trades; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Field Crane Mechanic for a direct hire in Houston, TX. The role involves extensive travel across TX, NM, and OK to service mobile cranes and heavy equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on repair experience with Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes, and can diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in the field.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on crane mechanics experience required.
• Experience servicing Liebherr, Manitowoc and Tadano cranes.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex crane equipment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on mobile cranes and related equipment.
• Repair diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, booms, brakes, and components.
• Travel to customer sites for diagnostics and repairs.
• Read manuals, schematics, and blueprints to guide repairs.
• Test equipment post‑repair for safe operation and compliance.

Skills

Crane mechanic

Field service mechanic

Crane troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Field Crane Mechanic for a direct hire in Houston, TX. The role involves extensive travel across TX, NM, and OK to service mobile cranes and heavy equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on repair experience with Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Tadano cranes, and can diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in the field.