--- title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mobile Crane Repair description: Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mobile Crane Repair role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/heavy-equipment-mechanic-mobile-crane-repair-at-superior-skilled-trades-01a17f65-f66d-7f42-9112-6f8ce9429829 date: 2026-11-14T05:02:22Z og_description: Join Superior Skilled Trades as Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mobile Crane Repair in Bridge City, TX. Pays $40–$50 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/egf4xh.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Superior Skilled Trades | | **Location** | Bridge City, TX | | **Salary** | $30/hr - $45/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Superior Skilled Trades. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Superior Skilled Trades. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $50,000 – $83,000 a year (median $61,000). ## Description # Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Mobile Crane Repair **Location:** Bridge City, TX **Pay:** $30–$45 per hour, depending on experience **Schedule:** Full-time approximately 50 hours per week **Travel:** Travel required ## Job Overview Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company seeking an experienced **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair cranes and heavy equipment directly at active jobsites. This is a full-time travel opportunity for a mechanically skilled professional with experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and other heavy equipment systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience with cranes or similar heavy equipment and is comfortable traveling to projects throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. **Direct Hire Opportunity** ## Key Responsibilities - Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on cranes and heavy equipment at active jobsites. - Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues. - Inspect crane systems, booms, brakes, engines, and other major components to identify defects and determine necessary repairs. - Repair, replace, and rebuild damaged or worn parts and equipment components. - Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies. - Test equipment after repairs to verify safe and proper operation. - Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and equipment diagrams. - Use hand tools, specialty tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs. - Maintain equipment reliability and follow applicable safety procedures. - Perform additional mechanical maintenance and repair duties as needed. ## Qualifications - 5+ years of mechanical experience, preferably with cranes or heavy equipment. - Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. - Experience with tower cranes or other crane equipment is preferred. - Familiarity with one or more of the following manufacturers is a plus: Liebherr, Potain, Terex, or similar crane equipment manufacturers. - OEM-specific training or manufacturer certifications are preferred not required. - Ability to independently diagnose mechanical problems and perform field repairs. - Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and repair instructions. - High school diploma or GED preferred. - Ability to pass applicable background, drug screening, and fit-for-duty requirements. ## Travel Requirements - Full-time travel is required, with a two-week rotation. - Candidates who are fully open to travel may be assigned to a jobsite for the duration of the project. - Projects may be located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, including areas near Albuquerque. - Mechanics will travel directly to jobsites to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair cranes as needed. **Travel Expenses:** Employees receive a company credit card to cover approved hotel accommodations, fuel, and meals while traveling for work. ## Physical Requirements and Work Environment - Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. - Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work around heavy machinery. - Ability to lift and move equipment and materials as required. - Comfortable working directly at active construction and equipment jobsites. - Ability to follow jobsite safety requirements and work safely around moving mechanical equipment.   ## Benefits and Career Development They offer a comprehensive benefits package with **day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance**. Additional benefits include: - Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - Paid parental leave - 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions made every pay period - Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) - Wellness programs - Critical illness and accident insurance - Short-term and long-term disability coverage - Employee discounts INDH ## Skills - Crane Operator - Diesel Engines - Brakes - Diesel Engine Repair - Metrology - Hand Tools - Mechanical Systems - OEM Relationship Management - Diagnostic Equipment Operation - Mechanical Equipment Maintenance - Electrical Systems - Safety Procedures - Test Equipment - Electrical Wiring - Reliability Engineering - Maintenance - Heavy Equipment - Field Repair - Blueprinting - Technical Manuals - Heavy Equipment Operations ## Benefits - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Automotive & Vehicle Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/automotive-and-vehicle-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Heavy Equipment Mechanic jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/automotive-and-vehicle-repair/heavy-equipment-mechanic?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 235227 jobs - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143755 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)