Lead Heavy Equipment/Crane Mechanic

Kimmel & Associates • Panama City, FL

11d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The company is seeking a hands-on Lead Heavy Equipment/Crane Mechanic to oversee its mechanics while remaining directly involved in field repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This is not an office-based management position; the role is suited to someone who enjoys diagnosing and repairing equipment and traveling to where service is needed. The primary focus is crane mechanics, with experience on yellow iron and other heavy equipment highly valued.

The fleet ranges from 60-ton rough-terrain cranes to 250-ton lattice crawler cranes, along with hydraulic and other heavy equipment. The successful candidate can grow with the organization and may develop into an Equipment Manager as it expands. The position is based in or near Panama City, Florida, and involves travel throughout Florida as needed. The role is primarily home every night, with occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience as a crane mechanic is highly preferred.
• Experience working on rough-terrain and/or lattice crawler cranes.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate other mechanics.
• Willingness to remain hands-on rather than transition immediately into an office role.
• Ability to travel throughout Florida as needed.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Panama City, Florida.
• No specific degree or educational background is required; practical mechanical experience is the priority.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy equipment/yellow iron mechanical experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the company's mechanics while remaining a hands-on field mechanic.
• Diagnose, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot cranes and heavy equipment.
• Perform field service and emergency repairs as needed.
• Work on equipment ranging from rough-terrain cranes to large lattice crawler cranes.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Help prioritize repairs and coordinate mechanical resources.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other mechanics.
• Travel throughout Florida when equipment requires service.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and equipment uptime.

Benefits

• Approximately $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Standard company benefits package.
• Heavy-duty company service truck, such as an F-550 or Chevrolet 5500, that can be taken home.
• Primarily home every night, with occasional overnight travel throughout Florida.
• Long-term opportunity for advancement into an Equipment Manager role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed