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Hoist & Crane Service GroupPosted 1 month ago

Apprentice Technician - Chicago

On-siteMerrillville, Indiana, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelLicense Or CertificationMedium

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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