Field Service Mechanic

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.•Gonzales, LA

70d

About The Position

Bigge Crane and Rigging is hiring a Field Service Mechanic to repair and maintain rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment, as well as various types of forklifts. The position focuses primarily on servicing and repairing equipment. The mechanic must be willing to travel for extended periods, travel on short notice, and stay overnight—sometimes for several days. The role includes being on call nights and weekends for crane repairs at customer job sites. The Field Service Mechanic performs annual certifications and inspections, troubleshoots equipment, and works independently without direct supervision. The role requires effective, professional communication with customers, supervisors, and other personnel, along with safe work habits and a commitment to quality. The mechanic supplies their own hand tools and maintains an up-to-date tool inventory for service trucks, which they are also expected to keep clean and maintained.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane construction equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience.
Strong background in electrical systems, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Computer literacy and ability to process information.
Ability to perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
History of safe work habits.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a company service truck.
High school diploma required.
Ability to travel for extended periods, including on short notice and overnight.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must supply own hand tools and maintain a current tool inventory.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience assembling and disassembling crawler cranes.
Higher education, including vocational training.
Experience troubleshooting Manitowoc, Grove, Terex, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, and Liebherr cranes.
Hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain rough terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment, as well as various types of forklifts.
Perform annual certifications and inspections.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, including electrical, drivetrain, engine, hydraulic, and computer-controlled systems.
Respond to crane repair needs at customer job sites while on call nights and weekends.
Travel on short notice and stay overnight, sometimes for several days.
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, supervisors, and other personnel.
Perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
Supply hand tools and maintain an up-to-date tool inventory for service trucks.
Drive a company service truck and keep it clean and maintained.
Lift up to 40 pounds.