Site Technician - Lafayette

Job Summary

Overhead Crane Service Technician – skilled individuals with electrical and mechanical expertise, comfortable working at extreme heights. Our service technicians thrive in a safety‑first environment. As a member of our team you will troubleshoot 480 3‑phase motors, address crane issues, and collaborate with clients and facility directors to meet service needs across the United States.

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes and hoists at customer locations.
• Provide on‑call service as part of a rotation, including after‑hours support.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on‑site.
• Perform post‑repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for material handling improvement.
• Produce electronic documentation using company tools, obtaining customer signatures.
• Stay updated on industry codes and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI).
• Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.
• Communicate with the Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator following established practices.
• Maintain company‑issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order.
• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Education: High School Diploma required. Associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology or related field preferred, or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair. Some electronic experience is acceptable but not required. Prior crane experience is a benefit but not required.
• Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to work off the ground, be available for on‑call rotation, and travel out‑of‑town as needed. Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lb., lift up to 50 lb. on a daily basis, lift up to 75 lb. occasionally, and lift up to 100 lb. rarely.
  
  Must be able to climb, balance, stoop/crouch, overreach, push, pull, kneel, crawl, and work 90 % of the time indoors with occasional outdoor exposure. This position requires frequent exposure to heat, cold, noise, and heights.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.
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• Salary: $22 – $48 per hour (determined by skills, geography, experience, qualifications).
• Company Vehicle: Work truck and gas card for business purposes; MVR check required.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance.
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year (pro‑rated for first year). 3 weeks for 5–12 years of service. 4 weeks for 13+ years.
• Sick Leave: 5 days per year (pro‑rated after 90 days of service).
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.
• Career Development:
  Defined Technician Leveling program and real‑time learning tracking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission are void of any fees and free for internal use. All data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.