Equipment Maintenance Technician (Burgettstown, PA)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Weirton, WV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

LGH, a hoisting and rigging equipment rental company founded in 1990, is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician to help maintain rental equipment and ensure it is available for safe use. The role involves preparing rental orders, inspecting equipment, diagnosing and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, moving equipment in the warehouse, and transporting rental orders in company vehicles. The position is located in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record; must meet insurance underwriting guidelines.
• DOT certification is required upon commencement of employment, at LGH's expense, and must be maintained.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background or aptitude.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists, or other rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test electrical, hand-operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and on time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Additional optional voluntary benefits.
• Vested 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program.
• Potential $1.00-per-hour increase after six months of employment.
• Annual performance increases at one year and each year thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED