Technician
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About usWe are a small business with one location in Southwest Omaha. Most of our employees have been here for around 2 years or more. Our main areas of focus are overhead cranes and individual hoists, 1/2 to 3 ton or more, applications.Our work environment includes:Growth opportunitiesCasual work attireRelaxed atmosphereWe are seeking a motivated new trainee that is willing to learn or, a highly skilled Crane Technician and Installer, to join our team. Candidates must enjoy working independently, making detailed observations, and must have the ability to coordinate with others. You will be expected to help onsite installation and technician crews until you're ready to be out on your own. There is travel involved which will have lodging and meals paid for on overnight stays for the technician position. We prefer candidates with prior mechanical knowledge and spatial awareness, but we do offer on the job training. If you work around construction or electricity, even in a limited capacity, you have a great foundation. We do not work on mobile or tall cranes.
Responsibilities:Install, survey, and maintain overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.Service and repair overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.Work with foremen and tech crews to install overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.Provide inspections for overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.Use a variety of hand tools.Read drawings, instructions, blueprints, and schematics to determine the equipment and scope of work needed for an installation/service.Make sure daily records are maintained and kept accurate to date.Operate lifting equipment (telehandlers, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.)DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONExperience with high/low voltage troubleshootingExperience with mechanical troubleshooting and repairsExisting experience with overhead cranes or equivalent equipmentMust be self-motivated and ability to work individually when neededMust have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving recordAbility to travel for training/regional job sitesPossess good judgment and organization skillsStrong customer service skillsCan read a tape measureBe on-time and consistentWillingness to learn and develop a skillsetAble to work at heights 50+ feetAble to carry up to 50lbsAble to perform work in various weather environmentsADDITIONAL NOTESExperience in industrial maintenance is helpfulRigging experience is helpfulAny OSHA/MSHA certifications are helpful and preferredWelding experience is helpfulProbationary period of 90 daysIndividual must be able to pass a drug screening as well as a background checkIndividuals must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well as possess good oral and written communication skillsIndividual must be able to occasionally work nights, weekends, and/or holidays with advance notice.Experience:Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceVision insurance401(k) after first year
Schedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Omaha, NE 68138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Willingness to travel:25% (Preferred)Work Location: In person
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