Hoist Technician

Build your career with a company that's growing!!

We install, move and maintain the equipment that keeps hospitals, manufacturing plants, aerospace facilities, water treatment plants and major construction projects running. As we expand our hoist division, the people who join now will be the ones who lead it.

If you're a talented hoist or crane technician who's ready for a company where your skills are rewarded and there's no ceiling on how far you can go, we want to talk to you.

• Install, erect, jump and dismantle mast-climbing construction hoists. I nspect, maintain and repair construction hoists
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control systems: motors, brakes, gearboxes, VFDs, pendants and radio controls
• Install and commission new hoists, perform load tests and document results
• Perform frequent and periodic inspections to OSHA , , ASME B30 and ANSI A10.4 standards
• Inspect wire rope, chain, slings and rigging hardware
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturer manuals
• Complete preventive maintenance and recommend repairs and upgrades to customers
• Write inspection reports and service tickets on a tablet or laptop
• Train and mentor apprentice technicians as you grow into a leadership role

• 2–5 years of hoist experience; experience with Champion hoists is strongly preferred
• 2+ years servicing hoists and overhead cranes, OR 3+ years as an industrial maintenance technician, millwright or electrician
• Working knowledge of 480V three-phase power, motor controls and PLC/VFD troubleshooting
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME B30 and ANSI A10.4 hoist, crane and rigging standards
• Comfortable working at heights, up to 300 ft, with fall protection
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen
• CMAA, CCO or NCCCO crane inspector certification
• Qualified Rigger or Signal Person credential
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Aerial lift or forklift certification
• Technical school or associate degree in electrical or industrial maintenance
• Experience with other major hoist brands

• $40.00/hr starting pay (more with experience and certifications)
  plus overtime
• Company service truck day use only, fuel card, and tools needed
• Medical, dental and vision, with employee-only coverage 100% company paid
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid training and certifications. We invest in your skills.
• Real growth. As our hoist division expands, top performers will move into lead technician, trainer and management roles.

We're not a giant company where you're just a number. We're a fast-growing Florida company where your work gets noticed, your ideas matter and your career can move as fast as you do. Join us now and help build something big.

Sims HD is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Who We Are SimsHD is a Tampa, Florida-based heavy hauling, rigging, and construction hoist company. We share a family legacy and a name with Sims Crane & Equipment, but SimsHD is a separate business — our own team, our own equipment, and our own focus: transporting, lifting, and placing the heavy, high-value equipment that keeps Florida’s industries moving. From hauling oversized industrial machinery across the state to rigging a delicate piece of equipment into a tight space, our crews specialize in the jobs that demand precision as much as horsepower.

Operating out of our Tampa headquarters, SimsHD works on projects throughout Florida — and we’re growing.

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