Lead Steel Install Technician - Travel & Onsite Installations

Tsoverheadcrane; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Tri-State Overhead Crane is seeking a Lead Installation Technician to join our field team. You will travel to customer sites nationwide, leading a crew to install support columns, runways, crane bridges, hoists and controls, and ensure all parts are properly connected and bolted.

The role requires 3–5 years in steel installation with at least 1 year of leading installs, plus the ability to read blueprints and work across mechanical and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of steel installation experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leading a team on install work.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Read plans to lay out column locations and confirm crane build area is clear.
• Raise, fit and secure columns, rails, bridges, and set trolleys per specs.
• Install overhead cranes, crane controls, hoists and drives.
• Complete and test final electrical connections and troubleshoot issues.
• Be the primary client contact and direct onsite team workflow.

Skills

steel installation

team leadership

mechanical skills

electrical skills

blueprint reading

travel to client sites

teamwork

Job description

Tri-State Overhead Crane is seeking a Lead Installation Technician to join our field team. You will travel to customer sites nationwide, leading a crew to install support columns, runways, crane bridges, hoists and controls, and ensure all parts are properly connected and bolted.

The role requires 3–5 years in steel installation with at least 1 year of leading installs, plus the ability to read blueprints and work across mechanical and electrical systems.