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Maxim Crane Works LP
Crane Mechanic
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,112 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose Mechanics inspect, diagnose, maintain or repair the crane systems, from its body to engines and electrical or computer systems. Fleet vehicles include cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis. Duties and Responsibilities Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes and other basic components. Operates hoists, forklifts, and/or hand trucks to handle, dismantle and reassemble heavy material and equipment. Operates and performs thorough inspection of machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, faults, or malfunctions and determine required repairs. Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers and OEM specifications. Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Fabricates, modifies and installs special equipment or replacement parts using specialty tools. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Repairs, rewires, and troubleshoots electrical systems. Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned or required. What are the perks? We are proud to offer day one eligibility for medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and 401(k) plans with company match made every pay period. Maxim has other great offerings including life insurance, AD&D, flex and health savings accounts, wellness programs, critical illness and accident plans, and short-term and long-term disability, plus employee discounts. Additionally, we provide opportunities to expand your skillset and knowledge base. Why Maxim? Our work impacts our local communities, helping transform where people live, work and play. You'll be a part of some of the biggest, most high-profile construction sites across the country and have the opportunity to support our coast-to-coast team across 60 branches in the United States.