Overhead Crane Technician

Job in Prince George, BC, Canada

Listing for: STRIVE Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-13

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 - 55 CAD Hourly CAD 50.00 55.00 HOUR

THE ROLE

As an Overhead Service Crane Technician/Red Seal, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Prince George, BC repairing and installing overhead cranes. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys travelling to various sites while working for a reputable, well-established company that treats you like a family member. You will be given a work truck to travel to different plants to perform service calls on the overhead cranes.

The position is based out of Prince George, BC but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

Great starting pay of $50-$55/hour to start

Day shift:
Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm

Permanent position based in Prince George, BC.

Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work (rotation basis)

Opportunity for advancement and career growth

Fantastic team of people that you get to work with

Great benefits: RRSP matching, medical, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage

Provide paid time off

Tool and safety boot allowance

Company events, great culture, and working conditions

Company truck and cell phone provided

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repairing overhead cranes, hoists, components, and their controls

Installation, commissioning, load testing and modernizations of the cranes

Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

Determine the extent of repair required

Respond to after-hour service calls / on-call

Resolve emergency breakdown situations

Provide excellent customer service

Adjust the equipment and repair or replace the defective part

Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Perform crane inspections, repairs, and installations and respond to breakdown calls

Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

REQUIREMENTS:

2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician (minimum 5000 hours on cranes)

Red Seal certification is considered an asset but is not required

Mechanical or Electrical aptitude

Excellent people and communication skills, both verbal and written

Lifting up to 50lbs

Knowledge and understanding of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems

Able to work in elevated areas

Available to work overtime and on call as required

Must have reliable own transportation, G License in good standing

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