Crane Technician

Hercules SLR; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a full-time Crane Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and testing on various hoists and cranes. This role requires a high school diploma, trade qualifications, and offers a competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package. A successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety certification regulations and assist in sales activities.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Incentive programs available

Health & Wellness Incentive

Dental & Vision benefits

RPP matching program

Personal & Professional Development Opportunities

Fun & engaging working environment

Travel paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Millwright or Electrical apprentice beneficial.
• Experience with overhead electric cranes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on various hoists and cranes.
• Diagnose equipment problems and estimate repair costs.
• Complete reports and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Maintenance

Technical Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Millwright or Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman qualification

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Crane Technician to join our team in Dartmouth, NS . Reporting to the Branch Manager, the crane technician performs inspections and testing on various hoists and cranes to ensure safety certification is in accordance with provincial and federal regulations. The Crane Technician also assists the sales team with quotes and makes recommendations for repair work.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes :

• Competitive Wage (Ranging from $30 to $40 depending on experience)
• Incentive programs available
• Health & Wellness Incentive
• Dental & Vision benefits
• RPP matching program
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Fun & engaging working environment
• Travel paid
• Incentive program for technician

Key Responsibilities

Performs inspections on various hoists and cranes

Diagnoses equipment problems and estimates costs of equipment repairs, replacements, maintenance etc.

Performs maintenance & trouble shooting on overhead electric cranes and their components and completes required repairs

Completes reports on inspected items neatly and accurately either by Cert Tracker or inspection sheets and submits to administration for processing

Maintains paperwork and records of used inventory for billing and certification purposes

Picks up and delivers products to customers as required in company truck

Assists in the development of efficient and effective work methods that are consistent with the company’s policies and procedures

Provides input to customer quotes

Completes cycle counts of inventory on a periodic basis, as required

Performs general labour and / or maintenance work

Complies with company quality and safety procedures for completing work

Follows customer Safety and Quality rules when working at a customer’s site

Maintains company equipment used on a daily / weekly / monthly basis

Some travel, possible work evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Millwright or Electrical apprentice

Recognized trade qualification as a journeyman Millwright or Electrician considered an asset

Experience performing maintenance & trouble shooting overhead electric cranes considered an asset

Experience with working at heights, Lifting Gear Inspection, Wire Rope Examiner and ASME / OSHA rigging fundamentals and requirements considered an asset

Knowledge of electricity and hydraulics, capable of troubleshooting for general maintenance

Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable

Must safely lift 50 lbs. from floor level to waist level

Establishes work priorities, ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Communicates with customers in a professional manner

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

The Hercules Group of Companies is a privately owned Canadian company, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; it is comprised of six distinct companies—Hercules Cranes and Lifting Supplies, Spartan Industrial Marine, Stellar Industrial Sales, Wire Rope Industries Atlantic and Atlantic Crane & Material Handling—with Hercules Machining & Millwright Services as a division of Hercules SLR. While Hercules has grown into a multitude of industrial sectors, we specialize in equipment, products, and services for securing, lifting and rigging applications

Please note : Successful candidates must provide a driver’s abstract with driving records from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing less than 6 demerit points loss in the last 3 years and no criminal infraction on traffic laws and no responsible accidents other than the ones on file

Please note : Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.