Apprentice Technician - Philadelphia

About the role

The Technician is a heavy equipment mechanic specializing in maintaining and repairing cranes. This position performs routine maintenance, such as lubricating parts, as well as troubleshooting and fixing malfunctions. The role operates in a safety-first environment and requires availability for on-call, after-hours, and weekend services to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call and provide after-hours services as required.
• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and upgrade industrial hoists and cranes in the field at customer locations.
• Perform OSHA-required hoist and crane inspections and generate inspection reports and repair orders.
• Communicate with the Service Manager and Branch Manager to schedule and complete work on a daily basis.
• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner; notify 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 the HCSG 5 Marks program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Labor-intensive work requiring lifting up to 50 lbs daily and up to 100 lbs on rare occasions.
• 90% of time spent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, and prolonged standing or sitting.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
• Frequent hand and eye coordination required.
• Regular work at heights exceeding 50 feet.
• Travel required (20–50%) and willingness to work various shifts, including on-call and overtime.
• Occasional out-of-town travel at the company’s discretion.

Work Environment

• Work performed inside or outside, depending on customer requirements, with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures (summer temperatures can exceed 120 degrees).
• Frequent exposure to noise, heights, fumes, dust, and odors.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of crane experience in an industrial facility.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Commitment to working and driving safely.
• Willingness to work off the ground at various heights.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others and work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training certificate.
• Some electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of hand tools and/or possession of personal hand tools.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check (DISA) and submit to random and annual drug testing as required.