Crane Service Technician - Trainee

American Equipment Holdings is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

Position Summary:

American Equipment, a leader in in-house crane fabrication, parts, service, and material handling is hiring a Crane Service Technician
- Trainee for our Reno, NV branch. Join our team and be part of a 50+ year legacy to provide unmatched customer service!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs and modernizations on electric overhead traveling cranes
• Spend time consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Generate sales leads during service calls
• Accurately and neatly document on the service report for the work performed.
• New crane wiring, assembly, installation, and start-up.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Some travel maybe required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, as well as the ability to troubleshoot 480
  
  VAC 3 phase motor control systems. A.A. degree or Equivalent vocational-training or experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 2-year hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance and/or equivalent military experience
• Aptitude for both electrical and mechanical environments as well as familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment
• Willingness to work overtime
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must pass drug-screen and background check
• Strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety
• Comfort with working at heights
• Experience in Variable Frequency drives and PLC programming a plus
• Crane maintenance experience a plus.

Company service vehicle, cell phone, fuel card provided. Company provided PPE, annual Tool Reimbursement Program, stipend on work boots. American Equipment provides a full and generous benefits package! Hourly wage for this role may increase base on experience. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call/Overtime possible

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA)
• FSA & HSA healthcare employer contribution
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution
• Company Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company provided PPE
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training.

American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

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