Hoist Technician

SimsHD; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision (company‑p.

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid training and certifications

Growth opportunities into lead roles

Job summary

SimsHD, a Tampa, Florida-based heavy moving solutions provider, is hiring skilled hoist technicians. You will install, inspect and repair hoists, overhead cranes and rigging gear, troubleshoot PLC/VFD systems, and perform load tests with documentation.

We offer strong progression into leadership, paid training and certifications, a company truck program, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hoist experience with preferred Champion hoists.
• 2+ years servicing hoists/overhead cranes or 3+ years as an industrial tech.
• Knowledge of 480V three‑phase power and motor controls.
• Familiar with OSHA, ASME B30 and ANSI A10.4 standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, erect, inspect, maintain and repair hoists, cranes, monorails and jib cranes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control systems including motors and PLC/VFDs.
• Install/commission new hoists, perform load tests and document results.
• Perform periodic inspections per OSHA/ASME/ANSI standards.
• Read electrical schematics and manufacturer manuals; read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Write inspection reports and service tickets; train and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Hoist experience

Overhead cranes

Electrical troubleshooting

CMAA/CCO/NCCCO crane inspector

Rigger or signal person

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC & VFD troubleshooting

3-phase power knowledge

Reading electrical schematics

Job description

Build your career with one of Florida's fastest-growing heavy-duty companies.

Sims HD is Florida's leader in Heavy Duty Moving Solutions, and we're growing fast. More projects, more customers and more equipment mean we need skilled Hoist Technicians who want more than a job. We want people who are ready to grow with us.

We install, move and maintain the equipment that keeps hospitals, manufacturing plants, aerospace facilities, water treatment plants and major construction projects running. As we expand our hoist division, the people who join now will be the ones who lead it.

If you're a talented hoist or crane technician who's ready for a company where your skills are rewarded and there's no ceiling on how far you can go, we want to talk to you.

What you'll do

• Install, erect, inspect, maintain and repair construction hoists, personnel and material hoists, overhead cranes, monorails and jib cranes
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control systems: motors, brakes, gearboxes, VFDs, pendants and radio controls
• Install and commission new hoists, perform load tests and document results
• Perform frequent and periodic inspections to OSHA 1910.179, 1910.184, ASME B30 and ANSI A10.4 standards
• Inspect wire rope, chain, slings and rigging hardware
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturer manuals
• Complete preventive maintenance and recommend repairs and upgrades to customers
• Write inspection reports and service tickets on a tablet or laptop
• Train and mentor apprentice technicians as you grow into a leadership role

What you bring

• 2–5 years of hoist experience; experience with Champion hoists is strongly preferred
• 2+ years servicing hoists and overhead cranes, OR 3+ years as an industrial maintenance technician, millwright or electrician
• Working knowledge of 480V three-phase power, motor controls and PLC/VFD troubleshooting
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME B30 and ANSI A10.4 hoist, crane and rigging standards
• Comfortable working at heights, up to 300 ft, with fall protection
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen
• CMAA, CCO or NCCCO crane inspector certification
• Qualified Rigger or Signal Person credential
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Aerial lift or forklift certification
• Technical school or associate degree in electrical or industrial maintenance
• Experience with other major hoist brands

What you get

• $40.00/hr starting pay (more with experience and certifications) plus overtime
• Company service truck day use only, fuel card, and tools needed
• Medical, dental and vision, with employee-only coverage 100% company paid
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid training and certifications. We invest in your skills.
• Real growth. As our hoist division expands, top performers will move into lead technician, trainer and management roles.

Why Sims HD?

We're not a giant company where you're just a number. We're a fast-growing Florida company where your work gets noticed, your ideas matter and your career can move as fast as you do. Join us now and help build something big.

Sims HD 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.

A Message from Erika Sims, CEO “I grew up around cranes, but I built SimsHD around people. We started this company because our customers needed a partner who could handle the transportation and rigging side of a project with the same level of care we put into the lift itself. Today, SimsHD is a small, close-knit team taking on big, complicated work across Florida — and I'm proud of every person who wears our name on a jobsite. If you're looking for a place where your work is seen, your voice matters, and doing the job right is non-negotiable, I hope you'll consider joining us.” — Erika Sims, Chief Executive Officer, SimsHD

The SimsHD Operating Tenets

• 1. If it isn't safe, it isn't successful. No job is worth an injury — safety comes before schedule, every time.
• 2. We do the job right the first time. Preparation and precision are how we protect our customers' equipment and our reputation.
• 3. Everyone owns the result. From the driver to the rigger to the project lead, every person on a SimsHD job is responsible for the outcome.
• 4. Experience matters — we learn from each other. Our best training comes from crew members who've been doing this for years, teaching the ones just getting started.
• 5. Our name goes on every job. We treat every project like our name is on the invoice, because it is.
• 6. Strong results come from strong people. We invest in our team because the quality of our work starts with the quality of our people.