Shop Crane Tech Trainee

MGX Equipment Services, LLC • Winston-Salem, NC

11h • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Crane Tech Trainee works at MGX Equipment Services’ Winston Salem, North Carolina 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 shop technicians perform inspections and repairs. The role also involves inspecting tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order. A customized training plan and career path are provided within the first week of employment to outline growth and advancement opportunities.

This is a full-time position with typical first-shift hours. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions. The work environment may include extreme temperatures, various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. The role requires occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical background and related experience with electrical systems and hydraulics.
• Self-starter with initiative to advance and the ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• May be required to travel to other locations for cross-training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Take on basic job assignments under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians to learn the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician.
• Help shop technicians perform inspections and repairs.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Perform job functions safely, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures.
• Participate in safety and health training, demonstrate competency based on training, and bring safety issues, unsafe acts, and suggestions to management’s attention or correct those that can be addressed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service.
• Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.
• Competitive total rewards package including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED