Senior Technician - Dallas

Hoist & Crane Service Group Inc•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Senior Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic specializing in crane modernization and repair. The role performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades, and resolves complex crane malfunctions. It requires self-sufficiency, leadership, effective communication, and professionalism to lead field technicians and serve as a liaison between HCSG management and customers. The work is performed in a safety-first environment. Technicians must be available on call and provide after-hours or weekend service as customer needs require. The position involves field work at customer locations, with travel required from time to time (20–50%); out-of-town travel may be required at the company's discretion. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and involves varying extreme temperatures, as well as frequent exposure to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors. Various shifts, on-call work, and overtime may be needed to accommodate branch and customer needs.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of crane repair and maintenance experience, or 3–4 years of electrical and/or mechanical experience in lieu of crane repair and maintenance experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Commitment to working and driving safely.
Willingness to work off the ground at various heights.
Basic computer skills to use web-based crane inspection programs.
Ability to communicate well and work independently or as part of a team.
Knowledge of hand tools and/or possession of hand tools.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily and up to 100 pounds rarely.
Ability to perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping or crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, and prolonged standing and sitting; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to work at heights exceeding 50 feet.
Willingness to travel 20–50%, work various shifts, and work on call and overtime; out-of-town travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training certificate.

Responsibilities

Be available on call and provide after-hours services as required.
Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and upgrade industrial hoists and cranes at customer locations.
Train and mentor field technicians.
Perform OSHA-required hoist and crane inspections and generate inspection reports and repair orders.
Communicate with the Service Manager and Branch Manager during the day to schedule and complete work.
Consult with customers on repair and safety issues and discuss recommendations to improve their services.
Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicle, and assets in safe and proper working order.
Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly, and notify the immediate supervisor of deficiencies.
Maintain a supply of HCSG forms and miscellaneous materials in the company vehicle.
Work effectively with others in a team environment.
Attend company-provided training and seminars as required.
Participate in the HCSG 5 Marks program.
Perform other duties as assigned.