Apprentice Technician - GroundWatch- Albany, GA

Konecranes•Albany, GA

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Konecranes is seeking an Apprentice Technician for their GroundWatch program in Albany, GA. This entry-level position is designed to help individuals gain experience in maintaining a safe working environment for technicians working on cranes. The role offers opportunities to encounter new and challenging situations that will benefit an electrical background, all within a safety-first culture.

Requirements

Motivated to learn new tasks.
Safety-minded mentality.
Pay close attention to detail to remove hazards or obstacles from work areas.
Able to work varied overtime as required by customers.
Available for "on call" duties as part of the service office rotation.
Able to travel and work out of town on occasion.
Able to work off step ladders.
Able to climb fixed or step ladders.
Able to work from various types of lifts.
Able to wear and properly use full body harness fall protection equipment.
Able to wear canister type mask and/or self-contained breathing apparatus when required as personal protective equipment (PPE).
Frequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing 10-20 pounds.
Occasional lifting of parts and/or components weighing 30-50 pounds.
Infrequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing over 50 pounds.
Able to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electricity, Electronic Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess a basic understanding and working knowledge of all CSA, OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and other relevant industry codes or regulations, and be able to obtain specific regulations if requested.
Ensure the safety of Crane Technicians by identifying and mitigating any obstacles or safety risks during repairs.
Complete all required daily paperwork accurately and completely.
Maintain a professional appearance and image at all times.
Keep all company equipment and assets in proper working order and ensure they are neat and clean.
Maintain proper stock levels of inventory and line stock items on the service vehicle.
Be accountable for all company-issued tools, ladders, and inventory levels assigned.
Generate sales and service leads during service calls by identifying customer needs and level of interest to the appropriate personnel.
Develop a thorough working knowledge of service literature, service policies, and labor rates.
Provide customers with a "Safety Summary" detailing any safety items noticed during service visits and return a signed copy as evidence of notification.
Maintain regular communication with the local office as needed.
Complete a "Safety Audit" on limit switches and general crane operation before leaving the customer's premises.