Tower Crane & Hoist Technician (GA & FL)

SourceLine; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceLine is seeking a Crane Hoist Technician to perform maintenance, service, repair, and troubleshooting of cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, support for erection and dismantle activities, and ensuring quality standards on-site.

The position requires knowledge of tower crane theory, hand tool proficiency, and a strong safety mindset. Expect extensive fieldwork, travel across the southeastern United States, and occasional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tower crane and hoist mechanical theory and lifting techniques.
• Proficient with hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, service, repair, and troubleshooting of cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on crane and hoist systems.
• Support crane and hoist erection and dismantle activities alongside rigging teams.
• Ensure quality standards during erection and dismantle activities.
• Adjust, repair, or replace bearings, brakes, cables, guide rails, counterweights, cable sheaves, and buffers.
• Adjust safety controls, counterweights, and mechanical systems as required.
• Maintain accountability for safety within the installation and service team; maintain proper cleaning, organization and placement of tools and work areas.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Tower crane theory

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

About the role:

Assist in the performance of complex maintenance, service, repair, and troubleshooting of cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment

Perform preventative maintenance on crane and hoist systems

Apply working knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance

Support crane and hoist erection and dismantle activities alongside rigging teams

Ensure quality standards during erection and dismantle activities

Adjust, repair, or replace bearings, brakes, cables, guide rails, counterweights, cable sheaves, and buffers

Adjust safety controls, counterweights, and mechanical systems as required

Maintain accountability for safety within the installation and service team Maintain proper cleaning, organization, and placement of tools and work areas

Education, Skills, Knowledge & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of tower crane and hoist mechanical theory and lifting techniques

Proficient in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment

Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team

Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset

Working Conditions

Work performed outdoors and in inclement weather

Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 200 feet on cranes and hoists

Ability to climb ladders, stairs, tower sections, and crane structures Overtime, on-call and weekend work required

Extensive travel, primarily throughout the southeastern United States

Must be able to travel on short notice throughout SE USA

Heavy travel, field-based role supporting multiple job sites across Florida and Georgia.

Overnight travel required

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