Technician - Richmond, VA

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Technician - Richmond, VA at Vet Jobs

Job Location:

Richmond, VA.

Employment type:

Full Time. Education Level: High School. Travel:
Up to 25%. Job Category:
Skilled Labor – Trades. This is an on-site role unless stated otherwise.

The Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic that specializes in maintaining and repairing cranes. This position may perform routine maintenance, like lubricating parts, as well as fixing other problems when the crane malfunctions. The Technician operates in a safety-first environment. This is a 24/7 service company that requires technicians to be available on-call and provide after-hours or weekend services as required due to customer needs.

• 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.

The work is labor-intensive. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs daily and up to 100 lbs on rare occasions. Requires 90% frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, and prolonged standing and sitting. Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling. Must be able to travel as needed (20-50%) and be willing to work various shifts, on-call and overtime.

Travel out of town may be required at the discretion of the company.

Work is normally performed inside or outside depending on customer requirements, with extreme hot and cold temperatures. Summer temperatures can exceed 120 degrees. Frequent exposure to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.

High School/GED

Operations

• 0 - 2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background (DISA) and submit to random and annual drug testing as required
• 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

City:
Richmond
State:
Virginia
Affiliate Sponsor:
Hoist & Crane Service Group