Crane Mechanic

Maxim Crane Works•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Crane Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs crane systems, including vehicle bodies, engines, and electrical and computer systems. The fleet includes cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis. The role performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs, inspects equipment to diagnose faults, tests repairs for proper performance, and handles routine maintenance and fabrication work. The position requires mechanical experience, including crane-related experience, and the ability to interpret instructions and technical materials. The employee must pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test. Work is regularly performed outdoors and frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of mechanical experience, including crane-related experience.
Three or more years of experience with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines.
Advanced ability to interpret instructions and blueprints.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
Advanced time management and communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.
Must pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or vocational degree preferred.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other basic components.
Operate hoists, forklifts, and/or hand trucks to handle, dismantle, and reassemble heavy materials and equipment.
Operate and thoroughly inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, faults, or malfunctions and determine required repairs.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' and OEM specifications.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or replacement parts using specialty tools.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.