HOJ/HESCO SERVICES seeks outstanding candidates for a Service Technician position to trouble shoot, repair and maintain crane, conveyor and material handling systems. Candidate should be mechanically inclined with an aptitude in mechanical repair.  Experience is a plus, however, we are willing to train.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system
• Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair
• Repairs broken parts
• Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Hight school diploma or general education degree (GED) - 6 months related mechanical and electrical experience with some troubleshooting experience, or comparable training
• Ability to work on-call rotations
• Ablility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers or other employees
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge in the use of computers and basic data entry skills
• Requires a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record
• must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.