Crane Mechanic

Positions Summary: Performs maintenance and repairs on cranes, semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and shop equipment. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing job tasks.


Essential Functions
• Must be able to perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic cranes, semi-trucks, trailer, pick-up trucks, and all other equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and perform repairs on all systems (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, etc.) on cranes, semi- trucks, and other equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Must be able to document all maintenance and repairs performed on the equipment and file records properly.
• Must be able to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
• Reports to Supervisor and/or Lead Mechanic on completion of assigned job task for next assignment.
• Must be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be able to perform and understand proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and is able to perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. If out of town, responsible for reporting hours worked to the branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers cell phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Cleans shop, washes rack and break room.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Trade school diploma preferred
• 3-7 years of performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic crane.
• Must have a current Texas Department of Public Safety class C Driver's License.


Skills Required
• Ability to interpret, read, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills required.
• Ability to interpret, read, and troubleshoot using schematic.
• Ability to prioritize, organizes work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.