Apprentice Technician - Longview

Apprentice Technician – Longview

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• Must be able to be on-call and provide after hour services as required.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and upgrading industrial hoists and cranes in the field at customer locations.
• Perform OSHA required hoist and crane inspections and generate inspection reports and repair orders.
• Communicate with the Service Manager and Branch Manager during the day so that work can be scheduled and completed on a daily basis.
• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify immediate supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Maintain the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Attend company provided trainings and seminars as required.
• Participate in HCSG 5 Marks program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis. Must be able to lift up to 100lbs on a rare basis. Requires 90% frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting and prolonged standing and sitting. Requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling. Requires great hand and eye coordination. Heights exceeding over 50 feet from time to time are normal.

Will travel 20–50% of the time and must be willing to work various shifts, including on-call and overtime. Travel out of town may be required at the discretion of the company.

Work is normally performed inside or outside with varying degrees of extreme hot and cold temperatures depending on the weather. During summer months, temperatures can exceed 120 degrees. Frequently exposed to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.

• 0 – 2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility.
• Must have a valid driver’s 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.

• Vocational/Technical training certificate.
• Some electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of hand tools and/or possess hand tools.

Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background (DISA) and submit to random and annual drug testing as required.

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