Lead Lift Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on cranes and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair motors, gearboxes, brakes, bearings, drives, sensors, controls, and related components.
• Perform inspections and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, control systems, and electrical circuits.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities and provide technical guidance to mechanics.
• Mentor and train maintenance personnel on safe and effective repair practices.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status with maintenance leadership and terminal operations.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience maintaining cranes, heavy industrial, or intermodal equipment.
• Experience with RTG/RMG, gantry, container, or similar cranes strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Previous Lead Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Welding/fabrication and PLC/VFD experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment background verification, physical and drug screening.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and work around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift and handle tools, parts, and equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in Houston weather conditions.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 7:00am- 4pm, Saturdays on call.

Pay

Starting Pay: $38.00 – $42.00/hour

Schedule

Open availability required, including all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work Monday-Friday 7:00am- 4pm, Saturdays on call.