Mechanic - Tower Crane Equipment
📍 Working Location: Fort Worth, TX.
💰 Pay Range: $28hr - $50hr (depending on experience)
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on tower cranes and related crane equipment to maintain safe, reliable operation
Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, structural, and control-system issues using appropriate diagnostic equipment, technical manuals, hand tools, and power tools
Inspect crane components, including hoists, motors, gearboxes, brakes, wire ropes, sheaves, bearings, hydraulic systems, electrical connections, and safety devices, identifying wear, damage, and potential equipment failures
Troubleshoot crane malfunctions directly at construction jobsites and complete necessary repairs, adjustments, component replacements, and equipment testing to minimize downtime
Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturer specifications to identify faults and determine appropriate repair procedures
Conduct operational and safety checks following maintenance and repairs to verify proper crane function and compliance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable safety requirements
Coordinate with field service teams, crane operators, supervisors, and project personnel to schedule repairs, communicate equipment status, and support ongoing construction operations
Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, repair documentation, parts usage, and maintenance logs
Identify required replacement parts, assist with parts procurement, and maintain tools and service equipment necessary to perform field repairs
Follow company safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain safe work practices around heavy equipment and active construction sites
Full-time travel is required, with a two-week rotation to bring employees home. Mechanics who are fully open to travel may remain at assigned jobsites for the duration of a project.
Travel may include locations throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, including projects near Albuquerque.
A company credit card is provided to cover hotel accommodations, fuel, and meals. No per diem is provided.
Candidates based in Corpus Christi or Brownsville may have opportunities to work on nearby projects that permit nightly returns home.
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required
Required Qualifications:
Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining tower cranes or similar crane equipment
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and crane control-system issues in a field-service environment
Experience working independently at active construction jobsites and safely performing equipment repairs under changing site conditions
Ability to travel extensively and work flexible schedules based on project requirements
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