Role overview
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair crane systems and related heavy fleet assets—body, engines, hydraulics, electrical/computer systems—so every lift is safe and every machine is reliable.
What you will do
- Inspect and diagnose cranes and heavy equipment to identify faults, defects, and malfunctions; determine repair plans.
- Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, boom assemblies, electrical and hydraulic systems, brake systems, and other key components.
- Operate hoists, forklifts, and hand trucks to move, dismantle, and reassemble heavy materials and equipment.
- Test repaired or assembled equipment to verify performance and adherence to manufacturer and OEM specifications.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine service on equipment and vehicles.
- Fabricate, modify, and install specialized equipment or replacement parts using the appropriate specialty tools.
- Use micrometers and gauges to evaluate parts for damage or excessive wear.
- Rewire, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Repair or replace damaged/worn parts on vehicles and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Fleet supported
- Cranes and crane equipment
- Boom trucks
- Trailers
- Pickup trucks
- Semis
Why join Maxim
- Be part of projects that shape communities.
- Support high-profile builds across the country.
- Collaborate with a coast-to-coast team spanning 60 U.S. branches.
Minimum requirements
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s or vocational degree preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of mechanical experience; crane expertise required (Liebherr, Tadano, and Manitowoc preferred)
- 3+ years with diesel, gasoline, and propane engines
Skills and knowledge
- Advanced blueprint and instruction interpretation
- High mechanical aptitude with excellent manual dexterity
- Strong time management and professional communication
Language capability
- Read and comprehend complex instructions and short correspondence; write clear, simple communications; present information effectively one-on-one and in small groups with coworkers.
Physical requirements
- Frequent: walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; kneeling; crouching; crawling; talking; hearing; pushing and/or pulling; reaching; climbing; bending and/or stooping
- Occasional: lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
- Vision: close, color, peripheral, and depth perception
Work setting
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
Equal Opportunity
Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.