Lead Erection Technician

Lanco Group of Companies•Hazel Crest, IL

1d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Lead Erection Technician—a seasoned leader, a technical ace, and a safety champion, to join our elite field service team. If you thrive on complex challenges, demand excellence, and want to see your work make a tangible impact, this is your chance to shine. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you'll be the face of our company at customer sites, tackling the most challenging intermodal heavy equipment projects, from assembly to complex troubleshooting and repair.

Requirements

Experience & Expertise: A High School Diploma or GED is required, combined with 10+ years of relevant heavy equipment field experience, preferably working with gantry cranes or similar large-scale material handling machinery.
Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assemblies is essential, along with strong crane signaling experience.
The Go-Getter Mindset: The ability to work independently, meet demanding deadlines, and maintain meticulous, accurate records while on-site.
Physical Stamina: The job involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, and kneeling. You must be able to ascend and descend ladders/scaffolding and lift parts up to 50 pounds.
Travel Readiness: You must be prepared for extensive travel up to 70% of the time to customer sites, which includes frequent overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Lead & Manage: Take full ownership of the job site, coordinating and executing the assembly and installation of massive intermodal heavy equipment, like gantry cranes and other material handling systems.
The Technical Deep Dive: Become the ultimate problem-solver. You’ll read and interpret complex electrical and hydraulic schematics to diagnose, repair, and commission sophisticated systems and components.
Expert Service: Perform detailed preventative maintenance and comprehensive equipment inspections following strict OEM specifications, ensuring maximum reliability and uptime for our customers.
Customer Champion: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer equipment requests, delivering world-class service and technical expertise.
Safety First: Uphold and enforce all railroad, safety, health, and environmental regulations and policies with a commitment to a goal of zero incidents. You’ll need to secure an E-Rail security clearance badge to operate in this critical environment