Apprentice Technician - Louisville

Hoist & Crane Service Group•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Apprentice Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic specializing in maintaining and repairing cranes. The role includes routine maintenance, such as lubricating parts, and diagnosing and repairing crane malfunctions. Work is performed in a safety-first environment, often at customer locations, and may take place indoors or outdoors depending on customer requirements. Technicians must be available for on-call and after-hours work, including weekends and overtime, as customer needs require. The position involves travel, work at heights, and exposure to variable temperatures and other job-site conditions.

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.
Ability to work at heights exceeding 50 feet.
Willingness to travel 20–50%, work various shifts, and work on-call and overtime as needed.
Ability to 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 services 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 coordinate scheduling and completion of work.
Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.