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Position Details & Responsibilities

A long-established equipment and truck solutions provider is seeking a Hydraulic Truck Master Mechanic to join its service team in the Los Angeles area. This role focuses on advanced diagnostics, repair, and customization of hydraulic systems on specialized truck-mounted equipment.

This is a hands-on position for a highly skilled technician who enjoys solving complex hydraulic and electrohydraulic challenges and being a go-to expert within a high-volume shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic system failures on truck-mounted equipment
• Troubleshoot and rebuild hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and control systems
• Perform advanced diagnostics including flow testing, pressure analysis, and system performance evaluations
• Repair and service PTO-driven hydraulic systems and power units
• Troubleshoot electrohydraulic systems including controls, sensors, and joysticks
• Service and repair cranes, aerial lifts, booms, stabilizers, and other hydraulic equipment
• Identify and resolve hydraulic leaks, contamination, and system inefficiencies
• Install, commission, and modify hydraulic systems and components
• Design and fabricate custom hydraulic circuits and system improvements
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and provide guidance to other technicians as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of repairs, modifications, and system performance
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and manufacturer specifications

For more information on this position or the full job description, please contact Shawn Ramirez at Herk & Associates:

ShawnR@herkandassociates.com 

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience specializing in mobile hydraulic systems
• Expert-level understanding of hydraulic theory, flow dynamics, and pressure systems
• Strong experience with truck-mounted equipment such as cranes, lifts, and utility bodies
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical diagrams
• Advanced diagnostic skills using flow meters, pressure gauges, and related tools
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic interface systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with fabrication and modification capabilities
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• Must provide own tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturer certifications (crane, lift, or hydraulic equipment brands)
• Hydraulic certification (e.g., IFPS)
• Welding, fabrication, and tube bending experience
• Experience with proportional or servo hydraulic systems
• Background in system design or engineering
• Prior leadership or lead technician experience

Additional Details

• Monday–Friday schedule with optional overtime
• Shop-based role within a high-volume operation supporting a large technician team
• Opportunity to work on specialized, complex hydraulic equipment
• Strong pipeline of work providing long-term stability