Apprentice Technician - Nashville

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to be on-call and provide after hour services as required.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and upgrading industrial hoists and cranes in the field at customer locations.
• Perform OSHA required hoist and crane inspections and generating inspection reports and repair orders.
• Communicate with the Service Manager and Branch Manager during the day so that work can be scheduled and completed on a daily basis.
• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify immediate supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Maintain the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Attend company provided trainings and seminars as required.
• Participate in HCSG 5 Marks program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work is labor intensive.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs on a rare basis.
• This position requires 90% of frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting and prolonged standing and sitting.
• It requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
• The position also involves great hand and eye coordination.
• Heights exceeding over 50 feet from time to time are normal to incur on a daily basis to maintain a crane.
• Employee will be required to travel from time to time (20-50%) and must be willing to work various shifts to accommodate needs of HCSG branches and customers.
• This includes on-call and overtime.
• Travel out of town may be required at the discretion of the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is normally performed inside or outside (pending customer requirements) with varying degrees of extreme hot and cold temperatures depending on the weather.
• During summer months, temperatures can exceed 120 degrees.
• This position will be frequently exposed to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility
• Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Must always commit to working and driving safely
• Must be willing to work off the ground at various heights
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to communicate well with others and work independently or as a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Some electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of hand tools and/or possess hand tools