Equipment Maintenance Technician (Carlstadt, NJ)
About The Position
LGH, founded in 1990, operates in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry. The Equipment Maintenance Technician helps maintain rental equipment and ensure it is available for safe use. The position is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, and is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional overtime may be required. The technician prepares rental orders, inspects equipment for quality standards, troubleshoots and repairs various types of equipment, and carries out preventative maintenance. Daily duties also include moving equipment within the warehouse, loading and unloading delivery vehicles with a forklift, and driving company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and on time. Minimum starting pay is $23.50 per hour, with a possible $1.00-per-hour increase after six months and annual performance increases beginning after one year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to meet insurance underwriting guidelines.
- DOT certification upon commencement of employment, at LGH's expense, and must maintain the certification.
- Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
- Must pass a background check and employment verifications, and a hair follicle drug test.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical background or aptitude is strongly preferred.
- Hand and power tool experience is desired.
- Experience with air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists, or other rigging equipment is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare rental equipment orders and inspect equipment for 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 in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short-term disability and basic life insurance.
- Additional optional voluntary benefits.
- Vested 401(k) with a 5% company match.
- Comprehensive industry-leading training program.
- Possible $1.00-per-hour increase after six months of employment.
- Annual performance increases after one year and each year thereafter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
