Equipment Maintenance Technician (Burgettstown, PA)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Steubenville, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

LGH, founded in 1990, operates in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry. The Equipment Maintenance Technician helps maintain rental equipment so it is safe, meets quality standards, and is available for use. The role includes preparing rental orders, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting warehouse and delivery operations. The position is located in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required. Minimum starting pay is $23.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a $1.00-per-hour increase after six months, with annual performance increases beginning at one year and continuing thereafter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and ability to meet insurance underwriting guidelines.
• DOT certification upon commencement of employment, maintained thereafter; certification is at LGH's expense.
• 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.
• Must pass 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 working on 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 move equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and on time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and 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 beginning 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