Apprentice Technician - GroundWatch - Albany, GA

POSITION TITLE: Apprentice Technician – GroundWatch

Are you looking to gain experience in an entry level position that will take you to the next level? Konecranes, one of the leading companies in the industrial world is looking for an Apprentice to maintain a safe working environment for our Technicians working on the cranes! Konecranes employees work in a safety-first type of environment, which is the purpose of this position. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to experience new and challenging situations with each job that will benefit your electrical background.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A basic understanding and working knowledge or all CSA, OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and other codes or regulations pertaining to our industry. Must be able to get specific regulations if requested.

• Responsible for keeping the Crane Technicians safe from any obstacles or safety risks that arise during any repairs.

• Responsible for completing all daily paperwork required accurately and completely.

• Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance and image at all times.

• Maintain all company equipment and assets in proper working order and neat or clean.

• Responsible for keeping a proper stock level of inventory and line stock items on the service vehicle.

• Accountable for all the company issued tools, ladders, and inventory levels assigned to you.

• Responsible for generating sales and service leads during service calls and identifying the proper personnel of the customer's need and level of interest.

• Must develop a thorough working knowledge of our service literature, service policies and labor rates.

• Must provide customers with a "Safety Summary" on any safety items noticed during service visits and bring back a signed copy of the document as evidence of our notice to the customer. (This is a basic professional courtesy required at all times. It also may protect from any liability if the crane is used.)

• Must maintain regular communication with the local office as needed

• Responsible for completing a "Safety Audit" on the limit switches and proper general operation of any crane you have worked on or inspected prior to leaving the customer's premises.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Must be motivated to learn new tasks, have a safety minded mentality an pay close attention to detail to remove any hazards or obstacles from the work areas where our Technicians are performing maintenance or repairs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work varied overtime, as required by customer, be available for “on call” as part of the service office rotation and be able to travel and work out of town, on occasion. Must be able work off step ladders, climb fixed or step ladders, work from various type lifts, wear full body harness fall protection equipment and use properly, wear canister type mask and/or self-contained breathing apparatus when required as personal protective equipment (PPE). Frequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing 10- 20 pounds and occasional lifting of parts and/or components weighing 30-50 pounds. Infrequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing over 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk and climb for extended periods. 

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Industrial Electricity, Electronic Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience are preferred.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters . Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.