Apprentice Technician - Louisville
About The Position
The Apprentice Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic specializing in the maintenance and repair of cranes. Duties may include routine maintenance such as lubricating parts and troubleshooting or repairing crane malfunctions. The role is performed in a safety-first environment and requires field service at customer locations. HCSG is a 24/7 service company; technicians must be available on-call and provide after-hours or weekend service as customer needs require. The position involves travel, work at heights, and working 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 on rare occasions.
- Ability to perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping or crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, and prolonged standing and sitting; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
- 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 in hot and cold weather and tolerate frequent exposure to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and DISA background check 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
- Be available on-call and provide after-hours service as required.
- 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 collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attend company-provided training and seminars as required.
- Participate in the HCSG 5 Marks program.
- 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
