Crane Service Technician

Morrow Equipment Company • Tacoma, WA

15h • $31 - $35

About The Position

GENERAL JOB DUTIES: Service Cranes and Hoists for Morrow Equipment Company. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional business environment, demonstrating a commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all personnel to ensure tasks are completed timely. Required to have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary in order to meet deadlines. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and respectful manner. Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude by being self-driven, personable, and dependable. Respectful and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication style to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings to everyone while performing for/or representing the Company. Strong focus towards serving internal and external customers with courtesy, tact, calmness, timeliness, sincerity, and empathy. Successful problem-solving skills, including the identification, resolution, prevention of problems, and being a good listener Effective speaking and writing skill and ability, including face-to-face, by phone, email, reports, and other required documentation Detail-oriented with an ability to plan and prioritize work activities with a focus on quality and timeliness Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to multi-task and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Computer proficiency, including ability to use e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, PDFs, internet browsers, etc. Provide technical assistance to erect, climb, dismantle and perform maintenance and repairs to cranes and personnel/material hoists in district region and other locations as required. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including manufacturer’s published instructions, parts and equipment specifications, catalogs, manuals, etc. Ability to read electrical schematics. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical hoist and crane systems. Ability to service motor controls and diagnose electrical problems. Proper loading of equipment on trucks for transporting equipment from jobsites. Ability and willingness to assist District Service Manager and Shop/Yard Foreman with maintenance and repair of cranes and hoists when not assigned to a jobsite. Ensure the maintenance and preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned tools. Ensure all assigned lifting equipment is inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition. Following of all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times, including proper usage of Company-supplied PPE as required, including hard hats, safety glasses, body harnesses, arc flash, etc. Ability to represent the Company in a professional manner, which includes wearing of Company supplied MEC Branded shirts or FR uniforms, and proper maintenance of Company vehicles, tools, and equipment. Understanding and compliance with Company policies, OSHA, Applicable ASME B30 safety standards, State and local specific safety regulations, and site-specific safety plans as they apply to crane and hoist erection, dismantle, climbing, maintenance and repair. Notifies the District Service Manager or, if unavailable, the Corporate Safety Director, Corporate Service Manager or Vice President of Operations of unsafe conditions and/or practices. Complying with safety regulations, standards and Company policies. Responsible for timely completion and submission of required paper work and reports to the Corporate office. Safeguard tools and equipment belonging to the Company. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to work at heights as required Ability and willingness to work extra hours, including overtime and on-call availability, according to business needs. Performance of other duties as assigned by District Service Manager or Field Service Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to operate all yard and shop equipment
• Requirement to maintain a Rigging and Signal Person certification (such as NCCCO or equivalent acceptable to Morrow)
• Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification
• Maintain a valid State driver’s license and be insurable by the company’s carrier
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical hoist and crane systems
• Ability to service motor controls and diagnose electrical problems
• Proper loading of equipment on trucks
• Understanding and compliance with Company policies, OSHA, Applicable ASME B30 safety standards, State and local specific safety regulations, and site-specific safety plans
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work at heights as required
• Ability and willingness to work extra hours, including overtime and on-call availability, according to business needs

Nice To Haves

• May be required to have a Forklift operator’s license.
• May be required to maintain a Crane Operator Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Service Cranes and Hoists
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors
• Work in a collaborative manner with all personnel
• Multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary
• Handle confidential information
• Represent the Company in a professional manner
• Provide technical assistance to erect, climb, dismantle and perform maintenance and repairs to cranes and personnel/material hoists
• Assist District Service Manager and Shop/Yard Foreman with maintenance and repair of cranes and hoists
• Ensure the maintenance and preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned tools
• Ensure all assigned lifting equipment is inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition
• Follow all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Notify the District Service Manager of unsafe conditions and/or practices
• Comply with safety regulations, standards and Company policies
• Responsible for timely completion and submission of required paper work and reports
• Safeguard tools and equipment belonging to the Company
• Perform other duties as assigned by District Service Manager or Field Service Manager

Benefits

• HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
• Medical Plans – Choice of PPO Medical Plan and HSA Medical Plan (Wellness and Standard)
• Dental PPO Plan
• Prescription Drugs – Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy
• FINANCE & SAVINGS
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability – 50/50 Employee/Employer Split
• WORK/LIFE BALANCE
• Paid Holidays (7 Days) and Employee’s Birthday
• Paid Vacation (80 hours accrued the the 1st year)
• Paid PTO (Personal Time Off and Sick Leave) (Maximum of 72 hours accrued the 1st year)
• Free Confidential Counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed