Equipment Maintenance Technician (New Braunfels, TX)

LGH USA; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training

Job summary

LGH USA in New Braunfels, TX, is seeking a full-time Equipment Technician to support hoisting and rigging rental operations. You will prepare rental orders and inspect gear for quality and safety.

You will disassemble, repair, test, and reassemble electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and hand-operated equipment; operate a forklift; and transport orders in company vehicles. Requirements include a High School Diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver's license, and DOT certification upon starting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• DOT certification required upon commencement of employment (LGH expense).

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure quality and safety.
• Disassemble, repair, test, and reassemble electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and hand-operated equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate forklift to load/unload and transport equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and timely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description Founded in 1990, LGH stands at the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums you visit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our quality standards.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical, hand operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse as part of daily operations.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders in a safe and timely manner.

Hours

Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Full Time; Occasional overtime may be required.

Location

New Braunfels, TX

Minimum Starting Pay

$21.00 / hour

• You may also be eligible for a $1.00/hour increase after 6 months of employment, plus annual performance increases at 1 year and each year thereafter.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
• full benefits package including medical
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• basic life insurance
• plus additional optional voluntary benefits
• vested 401(k) with 5% company match
• continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program

Education/Training

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Mechanical background or aptitude strongly preferred.
• Hand and power tool experience desired.
• Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists or other rigging equipment beneficial, but not required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and the ability to meet insurance underwriting guidelines required.
• DOT certification required upon commencement of employment (at LGH expense); certification must be maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

Employment Conditions

All employment offers are contingent upon the ability to pass the following:

• Background Check & Employment Verifications
• Hair Follicle Drug Test

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas. #IND