Construction Equipment Mechanic

Work Type Full-Time, Operating Engineer Union | Travel Requirement 50 - 75%

Precision Crane Service is a trusted partner for crane rental, trucking, and heavy machinery moving services. With a proud legacy spanning three generations, we have established ourselves as a leader in the industry, serving businesses, utility companies, and government agencies across Central and Northern California.

At Precision Crane Service, we specialize in providing reliable solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients, including those in the wine and beverage industry. Our commitment to expertise, safety, and efficiency sets us apart, ensuring that every project is completed with the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

As a family-run business, we understand the importance of building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. Join our team and become a part of our legacy of excellence in crane services.

Summary/Objective

The mechanic plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our services by efficiently maintaining and repairing equipment as required, reporting on defects and deficiencies, and serving as resource for field employees when they cannot troubleshoot or fix issues on their own.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Field Service Mechanics play a critical role in maintaining equipment and while serving as the primary point of contact for our repairs. The following duties are essential for achieving this objective:

Communication - Liaise with manufacturers, vendors, and operators to facilitate repairs and maintenance.

Service - Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic cranes, forklifts, rich lifts, and other material handling equipment; conduct inspections and services on regular intervals according to the manufacturers instructions, federal, state, and local regulations, and industry best practices; and record and report all defects, deficiencies, and conditions in the company's maintenance tracking system.

Availability - On occasion, travel to customer job sites, other yards, and vendor facilities to conduct or facilitate repairs; be on-call during evenings, nights, and weekends - including holidays; and maintain your assigned service truck and always have it ready to work.

Qualifications

(Preferred) Three years of direct experience in repairing and maintaining mobile crane equipment, as well as various types of forklifts.
Must have a strong background in electrical, drivetrain, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems.
Willing to be on-call evening, nights, and weekends for crane repairs at customer’s job sites.
Must be able to travel on short notice and be gone overnight.
Must communicate effectively and professionally with customers, supervisors, and other employees.
Knowledge and experience in assembling and disassembling various cranes and forklifts is a plus but not required.
Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical).
Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
Computer literate with the ability to process information.
Have a valid CDL, clean driving record, and can drive a company service truck.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave (PSL) - 5 days (~40 hours)
Refer to Union benefits for additional benefit details

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