Technician at Nebraska Hoist & Crane in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

About us

We are a small business with one location in Southwest Omaha. Most of our employees have been here for around 2 years or more. Our main areas of focus are overhead cranes and individual hoists, 1/2 to 3 ton or more, applications.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere

We are seeking a motivated new trainee that is willing to learn or, a highly skilled Crane Technician and Installer, to join our team. Candidates must enjoy working independently, making detailed observations, and must have the ability to coordinate with others. You will be expected to help onsite installation and technician crews until you're ready to be out on your own. There is travel involved which will have lodging and meals paid for on overnight stays for the technician position. We prefer candidates with prior mechanical knowledge and spatial awareness, but we do offer on the job training. If you work around construction or electricity, even in a limited capacity, you have a great foundation. We do not work on mobile or tall cranes.

Responsibilities:

• Install, survey, and maintain overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.
• Service and repair overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.
• Work with foremen and tech crews to install overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.
• Provide inspections for overhead crane systems and hoisting applications.
• Use a variety of hand tools.
• Read drawings, instructions, blueprints, and schematics to determine the equipment and scope of work needed for an installation/service.
• Make sure daily records are maintained and kept accurate to date.
• Operate lifting equipment (telehandlers, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Experience with high/low voltage troubleshooting
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Existing experience with overhead cranes or equivalent equipment
• Must be self-motivated and ability to work individually when needed
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Ability to travel for training/regional job sites
• Possess good judgment and organization skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Can read a tape measure
• Be on-time and consistent
• Willingness to learn and develop a skillset
• Able to work at heights 50+ feet
• Able to carry up to 50lbs
• Able to perform work in various weather environments

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Experience in industrial maintenance is helpful
• Rigging experience is helpful
• Any OSHA/MSHA certifications are helpful and preferred
• Welding experience is helpful
• Probationary period of 90 days
• Individual must be able to pass a drug screening as well as a background check
• Individuals must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well as possess good oral and written communication skills
• Individual must be able to occasionally work nights, weekends, and/or holidays with advance notice.

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) after first year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

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