Shop Crane Tech Trainee
About The Position
The Shop Crane Tech Trainee works at MGX Equipment Services’ Nashville 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 helps technicians perform inspections and repairs. The role also includes checking tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order and completing other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with typical hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Overtime and weekend work may be possible depending on business conditions. The role involves exposure to extreme temperatures and varying weather, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Employees may occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds. The position includes a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service, and eligibility for a Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year. A customized training plan and career path outlining development and advancement opportunities are provided within the first week of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Self-starter with initiative to advance.
- Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to work in exposure to extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a general laborer or yard worker within the construction or heavy equipment industry.
Responsibilities
- Learn Shop Crane Technician duties by completing basic assignments under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians.
- Help shop technicians perform 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 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 issues when able.
- Travel to other locations for cross-training if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service.
- Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.
- Benefits and 401(k) beginning on the first day of employment.
- Continuing education and training opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- Team-building, engagement events, and community involvement.
- Scholarship Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
