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Hoist & Crane Service Group · 3 days ago

Senior Technician - Norfolk

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hoist & Crane Service Group is a 24/7 service company specializing in heavy equipment mechanics, particularly in the modernization and repair of cranes. The Senior Technician will lead field technicians, perform maintenance and repairs, and ensure safety compliance while communicating effectively with management and customers.

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Responsibilities

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

Train and mentor field technicians

Perform OSHA required hoist and crane inspections and generating 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

Consult with customers regarding all repair and safety related issues and discuss recommendations that will assist the customer with improving their services

Maintain all company issued equipment, vehicle, and assets in a safe and proper working order

Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify immediate supervisor of any deficiencies

Maintain supply of HCSG forms and miscellaneous materials in the company vehicle

Maintain the ability to work with others in team environment

Attend company provided trainings and seminars as required

Participate in HCSG 5 Marks program

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crane repairElectrical experienceMechanical experienceBasic computer skillsHand tools knowledgeVocational training certificateCommunication skills

Required

At least 5-7 years of crane repair & maintenance experience

At least 3-4 of years electrical and/or mechanical experience in lieu of crane repair & maintenance experience

Must have a valid drivers 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 to work with web-based crane inspection programs

Must be able to communicate well with others and work independently or as a team

Knowledge of hand tools and/or possess hand tools

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

Train and mentor field technicians

Perform OSHA required hoist and crane inspections and generating 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

Consult with customers regarding all repair and safety related issues and discuss recommendations that will assist the customer with improving their services

Maintain all company issued equipment, vehicle, and assets in a safe and proper working order

Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify immediate supervisor of any deficiencies

Maintain supply of HCSG forms and miscellaneous materials in the company vehicle

Maintain the ability to work with others in 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

This position requires 90% of frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting and prolonged standing and sitting

It requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling

The position also involves great hand and eye coordination

Heights exceedingly over 50 feet from time to time are normal to incur on a daily basis to maintain a crane

Employee will be required to travel from time to time (20-50%) and must be willing to work various shifts to accommodate needs of HCSG branches and customers

This includes on-call and overtime

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

Work is normally performed inside or outside (pending customer requirements) with varying degrees of extreme hot and cold temperatures depending on the weather

During summer months, temperatures can exceed 120 degrees

This position will be frequently exposed to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors

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