Overhead Crane & Hoist Service Technician; SC Area

Crane & Hoist Service Technician | Charleston, South Carolina

Field‑Based Technician Role | Charleston Area Coverage with Regional Travel

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate up to $45/hr+ based on experience, skills, location, and credentials. Top‑performing technicians regularly earn substantially more through overtime, travel pay, premium site incentives, and specialized project work.

Field‑based service work. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose problems, perform repairs, and be accountable for getting equipment safely back into operation with minimal supervision.

• Take ownership of field work and solve problems without being told what to do
• Are comfortable working independently in customer environments
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal teams
• Prefer working in a shop or controlled environment (not suitable)
• Need constant direction or supervision (not suitable)
• Struggle with travel, on‑call responsibilities, or customer‑facing work (not suitable)

• Learn ACECO service standards, safety expectations, and documentation processes
• Independently complete inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs
• Build trust with customers through professionalism and technical competence
• Accurately document service work and communicate findings
• Begin handling more complex troubleshooting scenarios independently

• Field Impact – Your work directly affects customer safety and equipment uptime
• Autonomy – Work independently with strong internal support
• Technical Growth – Work on complex industrial and nuclear lifting equipment that many technicians never get exposure to
• Stability – Established company with long‑term workforce and strong reputation

• Travel to customer sites to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Service electric overhead cranes and hoists (mechanical and electrical systems)
• Troubleshoot and repair 480 VAC / 3‑phase electrical systems
• Perform work independently while adhering to all safety and quality standards

• Communicate clearly with customers, supervisors, and internal teams
• Represent ACECO professionally at all job sites
• Provide clear updates and recommendations based on equipment condition

• Complete accurate service reports and documentation
• Track work performed, findings, and follow‑up needs
• Maintain accountability for service quality and reporting accuracy

• Participate in on‑call rotation
• Travel locally, regionally, and/or nationally as required
• Support urgent customer needs when necessary

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical or trade certifications preferred

• 3‑5+ years of hands‑on experience servicing electric overhead cranes and hoists preferred
• Strong field service experience in industrial environments

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480 VAC / 3‑phase systems)
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting and repair capability
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout, and fall protection

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong customer‑facing communication skills
• High attention to detail and follow‑through
• Reliable, accountable, and self‑directed
• Alignment with ACECO values:
  Work Hard, Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I‑9)
• Eligibility to access export‑controlled information where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre‑employment drug screen and randomized drug testing during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and travel requirements
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when required
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance…