Experienced Crane Service Technician **Sign On Bonus**

Experienced Crane Service Technician- Seattle, WA

Crane Service Technician

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and field service providers, including American Equipment, Allied Crane, Eastern Crane & Hoist, Facilities Engineering, Kistler Crane & Hoist, Pacific Crane & Hoist, and Washington Crane & Hoist. The consolidated entity is one of the largest independently owned overhead crane and hoist solutions providers in the country, serving over 4,000 customers nationwide. Together, American Equipment Holdings companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training.

Position Summary:

American Equipment, a leader in in-house crane fabrication, parts, service, and material handling is hiring a Crane Service Technician for our Seattle, WA branch. Join our team and be part of a 50+ year legacy to provide unmatched customer service!

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, and modernizations on electric overhead traveling cranes
• Spend time consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Generate sales leads during service calls
• Accurately and neatly document on the service report for the work performed.
• New crane wiring, assembly, installation, and start-up.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel may be required. Work vehicle provided.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, as well as the ability to troubleshoot 480VAC 3 phase motor control systems. A.A. degree or Equivalent vocational-training or experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 2-year hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance
• Aptitude for both electrical and mechanical environments as well as familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment
• Willingness to work overtime
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must pass drug-screen and background check
• Strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety
• Comfort with working at heights
• Experience in Variable Frequency drives and PLC programming a plus
• Crane maintenance experience a plus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Bonuses

• Sign on bonus for experienced Crane Techs- 1 to 4 years’ experience = $5000; 5+ years = $7500
• Yearly stipend for safety boots up to $150
• Tool Reimbursement Program up to $500 annually
• Employee Referral Bonus: $3000
• Company vehicle
• Cell phone
• Credit card for fuel
• Three Medical Plan offerings through Cigna
• FSA & HSA options for healthcare
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• PTO

American Equipment Holdings represents the industry’s leading manufacturers such as Detroit Hoist, Columbus McKinnon, ACCO, R&M, Demag, Gorbel, Spanco, IMS, Harrington, Conductix, Magnetek & PE, among others and customers rely on its design, engineering, fabrication, and installation capabilities to meet their unique application needs. American Equipment Holdings serves local, regional, and national customers across a variety of end markets, including light & heavy industrial, automotive, mining, public utilities, military, aerospace & defense and energy, among others. For more information, visit www.amquipinc.com.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.