Crane Mechanic (Baytown, TX)

Sterling Crane LLC

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Founded in 1954, Sterling Crane has been one of North America's premier leaders in the heavy lift industry offering operated and bare rentals, sales, parts, and unparalleled service to all our customers. We boast one of the largest inventories of modern lifting equipment in North America, in excess of 1000 units. The Mechanic is responsible for performing the maintenance and repair of all Company property and equipment for their assigned coverage area whether in the yard or out in field at job site. They will follow preventative maintenance programs, manage the parts and supply inventory. Ensures all related maintenance records are accurate and current. Keeps management well informed of area activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures efficient and safe performance of maintenance functions.
• Inspects, evaluates and recommends repair and/or replacement of equipment and vehicles
• Performs maintenance activities and modifies existing equipment and systems to keep the facility and equipment in optimal working order
• Maintains appropriate inventory of repair parts and supplies while ensuring accurate coding and organization
• Adherence to preventive maintenance program for all equipment
• Ensures maintenance assignments are completed in accordance with established policies and safety regulations
• Maintains positive working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, vendors, contractors and trade contacts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and logs
• Coordinates activities between maintenance personnel and other departments. Ensures that maintenance activities are completed effectively and efficiently
• Keeps management informed of maintenance activities and any significant problems
• Performs equipment repairs in shop or out in the field as required
• Stays abreast of changes in technology, regulations and recall notices
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of crane operating systems, preferred
• Minimum 2 years mechanic repair and maintenance experience with heavy equipment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of structural and mechanical construction
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to meet company standards on background screen and pass both pre-employment drug and physical screens
• Valid driver license with ability to obtain CDL

Working Conditions

• Shift: Various
• Environment: Indoor and Outdoor
• Physical requirements
• Physical Level: Physically Demanding
• Repetitive heavy lifting
• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend or twist body (awkward positions)
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
• Extreme conditions (hot and cold)

Compensation: $25 - $40 DOE

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.