Shop Crane Tech Trainee

MGX Equipment Services, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Paid parental leave

Team & community events

Scholarship program

And more benefits

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services, LLC seeks a Shop Crane Technician for our Norfolk, VA branch. You will learn the role under the Service Manager, assist in inspections and repairs, and ensure tools and equipment are in good working order.

This is an on-site, full-time position with potential cross-training across locations. You should have a mechanical background, a valid driver's license, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience as general laborer or yard worker in construction or heavy equipment preferred.
• Mechanical background with electrical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Self-starter with initiative to advance; strong customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel to other locations for cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, learns the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician and performs basic assignments.
• Helps shop technicians perform inspections and repairs.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

This position will be located at the Norfolk,VA branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians, assumes basic job assignments to learn the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician.
• Helps shop techs perform inspections and repairs.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Experience as a general laborer or yard worker within the construction or heavy equipment industry preferred.
• Must have mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics.
• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to advance. The ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• May be required to travel to other locations for cross-training.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

PAY & TRAINING:

This position offers a pay range between $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each trainee and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities.