Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Mobile Crane Repair

Location: Orange, 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