Construction Elevator/Hoist Technician

Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime and double-time

Company truck for work

Meal per diem

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

SimsHD Heavy Moving Solutions, a Tampa, Florida-based leader in heavy hauling and construction hoists, is seeking experienced hoist technicians for projects across Tampa and Miami. You will erect, jump, service and troubleshoot rack‑and‑pinion hoists on major job sites and mentor apprentices.

This role requires hands-on hoist experience and 480V 3‑phase expertise; you can advance into leadership as we grow.

Qualifications

• Construction hoist experience required (erect, jump, service or repair)
• 480V 3-phase electrical experience (troubleshoot motors, VFDs, controls)

Responsibilities

• Erect, jump and dismantle rack-and-pinion hoists and components
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase power and controls
• Inspect and maintain drives, gearboxes, brakes, and safety devices
• Perform inspections and drop tests per ANSI A10.4 and manufacturer requirements

Skills

Hoist experience

Electrical experience

Job description

Tampa, FL|Miami, FL

Florida is going up. Want to be the one running the ride?

Every new tower in Tampa and Miami needs a way to get people and materials to the top, and that's where you come in. At SimsHD, our Construction Hoist Technicians erect, jump, service and troubleshoot the rack-and-pinion elevators that keep Florida's biggest job sites moving. Hospitals. High-rises. Massive industrial and aerospace projects. If you've ever looked at a skyline and thought "I helped build that," you're our kind of person.

We're growing fast in both markets, and we take care of our people. Join us now and you won't just get a job. You'll get a career, with a real shot at leading the crews we add next.

Before you apply: this role is for experienced hoist techs

• Construction hoist experience (required). You've erected, jumped, serviced or repaired construction personnel/material hoists (Champion, Alimak, GEDA, Safi or similar).
• 480V 3-phase electrical experience (required). You can troubleshoot 480V three-phase power, motors, motor controls and VFDs from a schematic.

This is not an entry-level position, and applications without hands-on hoist and 480V 3-phase experience won't move forward. If that's you, keep reading. We've been looking for you.

What your day looks like

• Erect, jump and dismantle rack-and-pinion personnel and material hoists: mast sections, tie-ins, landing gates and enclosures
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase power, motors, VFDs, car and landing controls
• Inspect, maintain and repair drives, gearboxes, brakes, rack and pinion, overspeed safety devices and limit switches
• Perform inspections and drop tests per ANSI A10.4 and manufacturer requirements, and document the results
• Work with GC superintendents on jumps, tie-ins and service windows so the site never stops
• Mentor apprentice techs and share what you know (future leaders start here)

What's in it for you

• $40-$45/hour to start, based on experience
• $1,500.00 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard
• Significant overtime and double-time opportunities. If you want the hours, they're here.
• Day-use company truck for work. No wear and tear on your own ride.
• Meal per diem when out-of-town jobs call
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee health insurance coverage employee-only coverage 100% company paid
• Paid time off, plus 8 paid company holidays
• A career path, not a dead end. Grow into Lead Technician, Foreman, Trainer and leadership roles as we expand.

Bonus points if you have

• Champion hoist experience or manufacturer hoist training
• Mast climber or elevator trade experience
• NCCCO Rigger or Signalperson certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Aerial lift, forklift or telehandler certification

You’ll also need

• Comfort working at heights (300+ ft) with fall protection, outdoors in Florida weather
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Why SimsHD?

Because we care about our people. We're a Florida company building Florida's future: the hospitals, towers and plants our communities will rely on for decades. We're big enough to keep you busy and growing, and small enough that leadership knows your name. When you win, we win.

SimsHD 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.

About Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions

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.