CRANE & HOIST SERVICE TECHNICIAN - DOUGLASSVILLE PA SERVICE AREA

Crane & Hoist Service Technicians

We're hiring Crane & Hoist Service Technicians at two experience levels. Whether you're an experienced crane technician ready to step into a high-autonomy field role, or a skilled industrial tradesperson looking to build a career in crane service, we have a place for you.

Compensation & Premium Pay Both Levels

Developing Technician: $26.00 $38.00/hour

Experienced Technician: $33.00 $50.00+/hour

+Overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week

Saturday = 1.5x base hourly rate

Sunday = 2x base hourly rate

10 recognized holidays = 2x base hourly rate

+$5/hour qualifying overnight travel premium, subject to applicable OT and double-time multipliers

+$2/hour qualifying off-shift premium, subject to applicable OT and double-time multipliers

+$5/hour flat premium for onsite nuclear work subject to applicable OT and double-time multipliers

$70/day per diem for qualifying overnight travel

Paid travel time in accordance with company policy

Section 1: Developing Crane & Hoist Service Technician

$26.00 $38.00 / hour | Crane Experience Not Required

Build Your Career in Crane & Hoist Service

Crane experience is not required. If you have experience as an industrial electrician, maintenance technician, electro-mechanical technician, millwright, controls technician, or field service technician, we can provide the crane-specific training and field experience needed to develop you into an independent Crane & Hoist Service Technician.

Starting compensation is based on relevant industrial experience, electrical and mechanical capabilities, and demonstrated technical ability.

What You'll Learn

• Inspect overhead cranes and hoists frequent and periodic inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on crane and hoist systems
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical and mechanical systems
• Work with 480 VAC / three-phase equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot motors, brakes, contactors, VFDs, and controls
• Diagnose mechanical crane and hoist problems
• Complete professional inspection and service documentation
• Communicate equipment deficiencies and repair recommendations to customers

As your skills develop, you'll progress toward independently performing inspections, troubleshooting equipment, completing repairs, and managing customer service assignments.

Who We're Looking For Developing Level

We encourage applicants with backgrounds in:

• Industrial electrical or electro-mechanical maintenance
• Industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance
• Millwright work
• Automation and controls
• Industrial field service
• Mechanical or electrical service

Previous overhead crane and hoist experience is a plus, but not required. We're looking for candidates with strong electrical and/or mechanical aptitude, safe work habits, troubleshooting ability, a willingness to learn, and professional communication skills.

Travel & On-Call

Travel expectations are based on where you are located.

Foundation

• Complete ACECO safety, compliance, and equipment-specific training
• Learn ACECO service standards, documentation processes, and customer expectations
• Begin performing inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs with guidance
• Build working relationships with senior technicians, supervisors, and customers
• Demonstrate safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols

Building Independence

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance with increasing independence
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical crane systems with less supervision
• Develop proficiency with 480 VAC / three-phase electrical systems
• Build a reputation with customers as reliable, professional, and technically capable

Full Independence

• Independently manage customer service assignments
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs without direct oversight
• Communicate findings and recommendations directly to customers with confidence
• Demonstrate the technical skills and professionalism expected of an experienced technician

Earn Your Company Service Truck

As you develop your skills and demonstrate the ability to independently perform required crane and hoist inspections, you may become eligible for a company service truck that you can take home, subject to management approval.

Career Growth

We are looking for people who want to build a long-term skilled-trade career. As you demonstrate additional crane-service capabilities and independence, you can progress into ACECO's Experienced Crane & Hoist Service Technician structure.

Section 2: Experienced Crane & Hoist Service Technician

$33.00 $50.00+ / hour | Direct Crane & Hoist Experience Required

Step Into a Role That Matches Your Experience

If you have direct experience inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing overhead cranes and hoists, we want to talk with you.

This is field service work where you are trusted to diagnose problems, make decisions, and represent ACECO directly with customers. Strong technicians build real reputations at ACECO.

Base Pay: $33.00 $50.00+ per hour, based on demonstrated crane-service experience and technical capability.

What You'll Do

• Inspect overhead cranes and hoists frequent and periodic inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical crane systems
• Diagnose 480 VAC / three-phase electrical systems
• Troubleshoot motors, brakes, contactors, VFDs, controls, and radio systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend repairs
• Complete accurate inspection and service documentation
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Work independently while maintaining ACECO safety and quality standards
• Support installations, modernizations, outages, and specialized projects as required

What We're Looking For Experienced Level

Direct overhead crane and hoist experience is preferred. We are particularly interested in technicians with:

• Crane and hoist inspection experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with 480 VAC / three-phase equipment, VFDs, crane controls
• Experience with motors, brakes, contactors, radio controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with installations, modernizations, and outage work
• Industrial field service and customer-facing service experience

Placement within the $33$50+/hour range is based on demonstrated crane and hoist experience, inspection capabilities, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, technical independence, certifications, and overall experience.

Travel & On-Call

Travel expectations are based on where you are located.

What Success Looks Like

Expectations are set based on where you come in. Technicians hired at the higher end of the pay range are expected to operate independently and take ownership of customer assignments quickly. The milestones below reflect general expectations your actual ramp will be calibrated to your experience and capability at hire.

First 90 Days

• Learn ACECO service standards, safety expectations, and documentation processes
• Independently complete inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs
• Build trust with customers through professionalism and technical competence
• Accurately document service work and communicate findings
• Begin handling more complex troubleshooting scenarios independently

First Year

• Operate as a reliable, independent field resource across your assigned service area