Field Service Mechanic

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.•Houston, TX

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 equipment service and repair. The mechanic must be willing to travel for extended periods, travel on short notice, stay overnight or for several days, and be on call nights and weekends for repairs at customer job sites. The role requires a strong background in electrical systems, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems. The mechanic will perform annual certifications and inspections, troubleshoot equipment from several crane manufacturers, communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, and work independently. The mechanic must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics, lift up to 40 pounds, supply their own hand tools, and maintain a clean, serviceable company truck and up-to-date tool inventory.

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.
A strong background in electrical systems, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Ability to perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
Computer literacy and ability to process information.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
A history of safe work habits.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a company service truck.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience assembling and disassembling various crawler cranes.
Higher education, including vocational training.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain rough-terrain, crawler, and mobile crane equipment and various types of forklifts.
Perform annual certifications and inspections.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, including cranes from Manitowoc, Grove, Terex, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, and Liebherr.
Respond to crane repairs at customer job sites while on call nights and weekends.
Travel on short notice and stay overnight or for several days as needed.
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, supervisors, and other personnel.
Work independently without direct supervision.
Supply personal hand tools and maintain an up-to-date tool inventory for service trucks.
Drive a company service truck and keep it clean and maintained.