Crane Service Technician

American Equipment HR LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Fuel card

Medical plans

401K matching

PPE provided

Sick time / Vacation

Job summary

American Equipment HR LLC in Omaha, NE is seeking a Crane Service Technician to perform on-site maintenance, repairs, and modernizations on electric overhead cranes. You will consult with customers on safety issues and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems.

The role requires hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and a strong safety mindset. Overtime and travel may be required; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree or equivalent vocational-training or experience required.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; drug screen and background check.
• Commitment to safety; comfortable working at heights.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and PLC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, and modernizations on electric overhead cranes.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Document service reports accurately and neatly.
• Install, wire, assemble, and start up new crane systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment; travel may be required; vehicle provided.

Skills

AC/DC theory

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Working at heights

PLC programming

VFD experience

Education

A.A. degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Crane Service Technician

American Equipment HR LLC, Omaha, Nebraska, United States

About this position

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

We are looking for a Crane Service Technician in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, and modernizations on electric overhead traveling cranes
• Spend time consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Accurately and neatly document on the service report for the work performed.
• New crane wiring, assembly, installation, and start-up.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel may be required. Work vehicle provided.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, as well as the ability to troubleshoot 480VAC 3 phase motor control systems. A.A. degree or Equivalent vocational-training or experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 2-year hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance
• Aptitude for both electrical and mechanical environments as well as familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment
• Willingness to work overtime
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must pass drug-screen and background check
• Proven commitment to safety
• Comfort with working at heights
• Experience in Variable Frequency drives and PLC programming a plus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call or Overtime possible

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Bonuses

• Yearly stipend for safety boots up to $150
• Tool Reimbursement Program up to $500 annually
• Company service vehicle
• Cell phone
• Credit card for fuel
• Three Medical Plan offerings through Cigna
• FSA & HSA options for healthcare
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• front loaded 56 hours Sick time / Vacation Time
• Company provided PPE

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice..

Salary Information

$28 - $50Hourly Wage