Apprentice Technician - Portland
About The Position
The Apprentice Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic specializing in the maintenance and repair of cranes. The role includes routine maintenance, such as lubricating parts, and diagnosing and fixing crane malfunctions. Work is performed in a safety-first environment, at customer locations and either indoors or outdoors depending on customer requirements. Technicians must be available on-call and provide after-hours or weekend service when customer needs require it. The position requires travel, work at heights, and flexibility to work various shifts to accommodate branch and customer needs.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Commitment to working and driving safely.
- Willingness to work off the ground at various heights.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate well and work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily and up to 100 pounds rarely.
- Ability to perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping or crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, and prolonged standing and sitting; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling; and tasks requiring good hand-eye coordination.
- Willingness to travel 20–50%, work various shifts, and work on-call and overtime; out-of-town travel may be required.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat and cold, and frequent exposure to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check (DISA), and submit to random and annual drug testing as required.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training certificate.
- Some electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Knowledge of hand tools and/or possession of hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and upgrade industrial hoists and cranes at customer locations.
- Perform OSHA-required hoist and crane inspections and generate inspection reports and repair orders.
- Communicate with the Service Manager and Branch Manager during the day to schedule and complete work.
- Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly, and notify the immediate supervisor of deficiencies.
- Work with others in a team environment.
- Attend company-provided training and seminars as required.
- Participate in the HCSG 5 Marks program.
- Be available on-call and provide after-hours services as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
