Apprentice Technician - Chicago
On-siteMerrillville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and repair cranes by troubleshooting, inspecting, and upgrading industrial hoists at customer locations. Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating parts and generate OSHA-compliant inspection reports and repair orders. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely while communicating daily with managers to schedule work completion. Provide after-hour and weekend services as required on a 24/7 basis, including on-call rotations and overtime. This labor-intensive role involves frequent climbing, balancing, and working at heights exceeding 50 feet in varying temperatures. Travel 20-50% of the time to accommodate branch and customer needs.
Required Qualifications
- 0 - 2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility
- Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
- Must always commit to working and driving safely
- Must be willing to work off the ground at various heights
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must be able to communicate well with others and work independently or as a team
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis
- Must be able to lift up to 100lbs on a rare basis
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop/crouch, reach overhead, bend, squat, stand, and sit for prolonged periods
- Must be willing to travel from time to time (20-50%)
- Must be willing to work various shifts to accommodate needs of HCSG branches and customers
- Must be willing to work on-call and overtime
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background (DISA) and submit to random and annual drug testing as required
Desired Qualifications
- Vocational/Technical training certificate
- Some electrical and mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of hand tools and/or possess hand tools
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