Crane and Hoist Service Technician

Crane and Hoist Service Technician 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1325 Schofield Avenue, Schofield, WI 54476 $25 - $35 an hour - Full-time Wisconsin Lifting Specialists Inc. 10 reviews $25 - $35 an hour -

Full-time Job Overview Crane Field Service Technician:

The Service Technician is a front-line employee with direct customer contact and is a valued, essential part of the company's success; in addition to technical skills, people skills are vital for effective customer relationship management and decision-making. This position is expected to be approximentaly 90% in house and 10% onsite,that includes local travel and the possibility of infrequent overnight stays per year.

Responsibilities 1. Perform on site repairs on overhead cranes and hoists at customers' facility as directed by the Service Supervisor (or Service Manager) perform in house repairs on hoists,winches,rigging items and other tasks as directed by the service supervisor or service manager. 2. Responsible for responding to emergency breakdown call outs as directed by the service supervisor. 3. Conduct extensive on site and in house electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and structural troubleshooting to determine the root cause for equipment malfunctions and/or failures and establish the necessary repairs utilizing visual inspections, testing procedures as well as the appropriate testing equipment 4. Responsible for a basic understanding and working knowledge of all OSHA, ANSI, and other codes or regulations pertaining to our crane service industry; must be able to get specific regulations if requested 5. Proficient knowledge of electrical theory for power and controls, mechanical systems of cranes/hoists and simple structure element 6. Complete daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports, and expense reports.7. Review with the customer all repairs you performed and get their signature on the daily service report indicating their acceptance of proper and completed work 8. Maintain all company equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacture's recommendations and certifications, i.e., vehicle, forklifts, man lifts, operating machinery, etc. 9. Responsible for keeping a proper stock level of inventory and line stock items in house and on the service vehicle 10. Maintain a stock of the appropriate forms and literature on the service vehicle and be capable of u ard to the Service Supervisor or Service Manager 16. Keep training assignments current. 17. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 18. Working at heights for extended periods of time. Education A high school diploma, vocational-technical school or crane training program, trade school, equivalent military experience or technical college training program preferred. Experience and Skills At least 2 years in an industrial maintenance environment or equivalent military experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required Willingness to stay educated in the crane industry; as cranes become increasingly sophisticated, service techs need to be increasingly computer literate and technologically savvy. Valid driver's license in good standing that meets company requirements Heavy Lifting/Pulling (min 75 lbs.) is generally a part of this type of work and because of the nature of the duties Ability to work at heights greater that six feet of the ground Service technicians standard schedule is 40 hours per week but must have the ability to work varied hours, overtime Requires solid written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated mechanical aptitude Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task Must successfully complete, physical, drug screen and have a valid driver license per company requirements. tilizing the proper documentation and forms used by the service department 11. Responsible for always maintaining a professional appearance and image 12. Must maintain regular communication with the local office and/or call in a minimum of once per day to the service supervisor 13. Excellent people skills to communicate with inter-company personnel and customers and always promote excellent customer relationships 14. Maintain the Quality Assurance Standards 15. Collect, develop, and formalize information for proposals of all replacement and repair opportunities and forw

Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a current, valid drivers license ?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Location:

Schofield, WI 54476 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person