Crane Service Technician - Level 2

American Equipment HR LLC; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

401K matching

PTO 80 hours

Job summary

Patriot Crane & Hoist, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is hiring a Crane Service Technician for our Logan, OH branch. Join a 50+ year legacy delivering unmatched customer service and top-quality crane solutions.

The role focuses on on-site maintenance, repairs, and modernizing electric overhead cranes, with travel and a vehicle provided. Candidates need 2+ years electro-mechanical maintenance and strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory and motor control systems.
• Experience with 480VAC 3-phase motor control systems preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check.
• Strong communication and commitment to safety.
• Comfort with working at heights.
• Experience with Variable Frequency drives and PLC programming a plus.
• Crane maintenance experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, and modernizations on electric overhead traveling cranes.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Generate sales leads during service calls.
• Document work performed on service reports.
• Install and start-up new crane wiring, assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

AC/DC theory

Motor control

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Electrical aptitude

Safety conscious

Valid driver’s license

Willing to work overtime

Communication skills

Crane maintenance (plus)

Education

AA degree or equivalent vocational-training

Tools

VFD & PLC experience

Job description

Crane Service Technician

Patriot Crane & Hoist, a division of 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.

Position Summary

American Equipment, a leader in in-house crane fabrication, parts, service, and material handling is hiring a Crane Service Technician for our Logan, OH branch. Join our team and be part of a 50+ year legacy to provide unmatched customer service!

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.
• Generate sales leads during service calls
• 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
• Strong communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety
• Comfort with working at heights
• Experience in Variable Frequency drives and PLC programming a plus
• Crane maintenance experience 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
• Employee Referral Bonus: $2000
• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• 80 hours PTO
• 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.

Compensation details

35-40 Hourly Wage