Equipment Maintenance Technician (Savage, MD)

LGH USA; Savage (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Training program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

LGH USA is seeking a mechanically inclined individual to join our team in Savage, MD, ensuring rental equipment is ready for safe use and promptly available. You will inspect, disassemble, repair, test, and perform preventative maintenance on a range of equipment, while operating a forklift and delivering orders as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and DOT certification. Prior experience with rigging equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical background or aptitude preferred (automotive/diesel/mechanical trades).
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience with rigging equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and perform inspections to ensure quality.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate forklift to load/unload and move equipment within the warehouse.
• Deliver rental orders using company vehicles in a safe, timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Valid driver’s license

DOT certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job 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.

We have an immediate need for a mechanically inclined individual to join our team where you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining our top‑notch rental equipment, guaranteeing its immediate availability for safe utilization.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your mechanical knowledge to:

• 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.) Occasional overtime may be required.

Location:

Savage, MD

Minimum Starting Pay: $24.00 / 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.

Requirements

Education/Training

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Mechanical background or aptitude strongly preferred – automotive mechanic/machine shop/heavy equipment operator/mechanic/diesel mechanic/engine repair experience.
• 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. CDL NOT REQUIRED.

Physical Requirements

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

All employment offers are contingent upon the ability to pass:

• Background/driver's history check
• Previous employment verification
• Hair Follicle drug test
• DOT physical

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.