Overhead Crane & Hoist Service Technician

Overhead Crane and Hoist Field Service Technician

Standard Crane & Hoist LLC is a large and well-known Overhead Crane manufacturing and service company in the Gulf Coast region. We have an immediate opening for a qualified and experienced Overhead Crane technician (industrial electrician) to work out of our Lake Charles, Louisiana location. The position requires hands-on experience working as an Overhead Crane technician/ electrcian or working with electric motors and controls. etc..

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repairing motors, drives and electrical components, preferably with Overhead Cranes and hoists. . You must pass an electrical skills test in order to qualify for this job.

If you meet the qualifications, your job title will be Overhead Crane Field Service Technician, and your duties will include:

• Troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and upgrading industrial hoists and cranes in the field at customer locations.
• Performing OSHA required crane and hoist inspections and generating inspection reports and repair orders via company-issued iPads.
• Providing information and support to our sales and service departments for the purpose of quoting upgrades and modifications to customer equipment.
• Communicating with the office during the day via company-provided cell phone so that work can be scheduled and completed on a timely basis.
• Operating a company truck in order to make service calls in the field.
• Standard Crane will provide necessary skill training to maintain, upgrade and advance your career as a crane and hoist field Service Technician

If you don't fully meet the qualifications, you will be hired as a Field Service Technician, and will be offered training in order to qualify as a Crane and Hoist Technician.

Successful field Service Technicians will:

• Work closely with sales and management personnel to insure that Standard Crane customers are totally satisfied with the services being performed.
• Be passionate about advancing their career while offering great customer service.

Field Service Technicians:

• Will be assigned a take-home company vehicle and gas card.
• Must be physically and mentally able to operate a man lift, a fork lift, and work at heights.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via cell phone and text.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be committed to maintaining a safety first mentality, and a work environment that follows the safety procedures of the company and its customers.
• Must have a safe driving (MVR) record and be drug free.

Standard Crane expects all technicians to work in a close team atmosphere with their fellow techs, and with sales and with management.

You are a great fit for our team if you have:

• A strong background in AC and DC electromechanical and solid state motor control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics (Able to troubleshoot without prints on occasion.)
• Some mechanical ability and willingness to work with gear boxes and drive systems is required.
• Ability to communicate well with others and work independently or as a team.
• Basic computer skills to work with web-based crane inspection programs.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (DISA).
• Must commit to working and driving safely at all times.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior industrial electric motor and control experience is required.
• Actual hourly pay rate and overtime rate will be based on your skill, your experience and your overall qualifications. We encourage all qualified interested people to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Overhead Crane and Hoist Service experience?

Experience:

• Electric motors and controls: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person