Shop Crane Tech Trainee

The Manitowoc Company•Geismar, LA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time trainee position is based at MGX Equipment Services’ Baton Rouge branch and reports to the Service Manager. Under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians, the trainee takes on basic assignments to learn the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician and assists with inspections and repairs. A customized training plan and career path are provided within the first week of employment to outline growth and advancement opportunities. The position may require travel to other locations for cross-training. Candidates hired for the role receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service, and may be eligible for up to $1,500 per calendar year through the Tool Reimbursement Program. The hourly pay range is $23.00–$30.00, depending on skills and qualifications, for non-bargaining employees. Pay is biweekly, with a 14-day pay period beginning Monday and ending Sunday. Typical working hours fall between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Overtime and weekend work may be possible depending on business conditions. The work environment may include extreme temperatures, varied weather, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. The role involves occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must perform work safely, use required personal protective equipment, follow job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures, participate in safety training, and report or correct safety issues when possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical background and related experience with electrical systems and hydraulics.
Self-starter with initiative to advance.
Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to meet the vision requirements of the job, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in conditions that may include extreme temperatures, varied weather, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, or loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a general laborer or yard worker in the construction or heavy equipment industry.

Responsibilities

Learn Shop Crane Technician responsibilities by completing basic job assignments under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians.
Assist shop technicians with inspections and repairs.
Inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
Perform job functions safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
Follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
Participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention, or correct those that can be addressed.
Perform other duties as assigned.