About this role
Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Mobile Crane Repair
Location: Bridge City, TX
Pay: $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time approximately 50 hours per week
Travel: Travel required
Job Overview
Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair cranes and heavy equipment directly at active jobsites. This is a full-time travel opportunity for a mechanically skilled professional with experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and other heavy equipment systems.
The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience with cranes or similar heavy equipment and is comfortable traveling to projects throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Direct Hire Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on cranes and heavy equipment at active jobsites.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues.
- Inspect crane systems, booms, brakes, engines, and other major components to identify defects and determine necessary repairs.
- Repair, replace, and rebuild damaged or worn parts and equipment components.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.
- Test equipment after repairs to verify safe and proper operation.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and equipment diagrams.
- Use hand tools, specialty tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Maintain equipment reliability and follow applicable safety procedures.
- Perform additional mechanical maintenance and repair duties as needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of mechanical experience, preferably with cranes or heavy equipment.
- Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
- Experience with tower cranes or other crane equipment is preferred.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following manufacturers is a plus: Liebherr, Potain, Terex, or similar crane equipment manufacturers.
- OEM-specific training or manufacturer certifications are preferred not required.
- Ability to independently diagnose mechanical problems and perform field repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and repair instructions.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to pass applicable background, drug screening, and fit-for-duty requirements.
Travel Requirements
- Full-time travel is required, with a two-week rotation.
- Candidates who are fully open to travel may be assigned to a jobsite for the duration of the project.
- Projects may be located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, including areas near Albuquerque.
- Mechanics will travel directly to jobsites to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair cranes as needed.
Travel Expenses: Employees receive a company credit card to cover approved hotel accommodations, fuel, and meals while traveling for work.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work around heavy machinery.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and materials as required.
- Comfortable working directly at active construction and equipment jobsites.
- Ability to follow jobsite safety requirements and work safely around moving mechanical equipment.
Benefits and Career Development
They offer a comprehensive benefits package with day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance . Additional benefits include:
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions made every pay period
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
- Wellness programs
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee discounts
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