Crane Mechanic

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.•Sweetwater, TX

11d

About The Position

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is hiring a Crane Mechanic to repair, service, inspect, and maintain rough-terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes, as well as a variety of forklifts. The role requires a strong mechanical background covering electrical systems, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems, along with expertise in diagnosing and repairing equipment. The mechanic must be able to perform annual certifications and inspections, work independently, communicate professionally with supervisors and other personnel, and work evenings and weekends for crane repairs in the shop. The position requires lifting up to 40 pounds and supplying personal hand tools while maintaining an up-to-date service-truck tool inventory.

Requirements

At least one year of experience repairing and maintaining rough-terrain, crawler, and mobile crane construction equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience.
The responsibilities section also states at least 3–5 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile crane equipment.
Strong background in electrical systems, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems.
Ability to perform annual certifications and inspections.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Computer literacy and ability to process information.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment lines including Manitowoc, Grove, Terex, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, and Liebherr cranes.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality; history of safe work habits; hard-working attitude.
Current valid driver's license and clean driving record; ability to drive a company service truck and keep it clean and maintained.
High school diploma required; higher education, including vocational training, is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must supply own hand tools and keep an up-to-date tool inventory for the service truck.

Nice To Haves

Higher education, including vocational training.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain rough-terrain, crawler, and mobile cranes and various types of forklifts, with a primary focus on servicing and repairing the equipment.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile crane equipment and work with electrical, drivetrain, engine, hydraulic, and computer-controlled systems.
Perform annual certifications and inspections of cranes.
Read hydraulic and electrical schematics and perform competent crane inspections.
Work independently without direct supervision and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors and other personnel.
Work evenings and weekends for crane repairs in the shop.
Drive a company service truck and keep it clean and maintained.
Supply personal hand tools and maintain an up-to-date tool inventory for the service truck.