Medical Equipment Hauling Technician

Medical Equipment Contractors (MEC) is a specialized rigging and logistics company focused on the safe transportation, delivery, and placement of sensitive medical equipment, including MRI machines, CT scanners, and other high-value diagnostic devices. Serving hospitals, clinics, and medical manufacturers, we go beyond traditional rigging by delivering dependable, end-to-end solutions that support patient care and operational continuity. Our team combines precision execution, technical expertise, and a customer-first mindset to ensure every installation is handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail—helping our clients deliver critical healthcare services with confidence.

Job Overview

Start your career in a specialized trade supporting the safe, precise handling and placement of medical equipment in active healthcare environments. As a Medical Equipment Handling Technician (Level 1), you’ll work alongside experienced installers and riggers, learning the standards, tools, and planning required to execute equipment safely and efficiently.

This role supports full-scope logistics, transportation, and Placement work—where every step is planned and executed to ensure a safe, smooth, and damage-free outcome in sensitive healthcare settings.

This is not general labor—it’s a hands-on entry point into a defined career path with progression into placement, rigging, and lead-level responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support the safe handling, transportation, and placement of medical equipment as part of coordinated logistics and placement projects

Assist with loading, unloading, and positioning equipment using dollies, pallet jacks, skates, straps, and specialty handling tools

Follow pre-planned job steps to ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient execution of equipment moves and Placements

Protect equipment, walls, floors, and building finishes through proper packaging, staging, and handling techniques

Maintain strict adherence to PPE requirements, safety protocols, and crew lead direction always

Support work inside hospitals and healthcare facilities with a strong focus on cleanliness, infection control awareness, and minimal disruption

Assist installers and riggers with basic setup, staging, and positioning of critical medical equipment

Maintain trucks, trailers, tools, and moving equipment in clean, organized, and ready-to-use condition

Complete job documentation, checklists, and delivery records accurately to support traceability and quality standards

Contribute to a professional, reliable, and customer-focused work environment on every job site

Work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends, with periodic travel primarily within the Mid-Atlantic region based on customer needs.

Additional compensation can be earned by obtaining and maintaining either a CDL Class B ($3 per hour) or CDL-A ($5 per hour).

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred

Must possess a current valid driver's license

Demonstrated reliability, commitment to attendance, and consistent punctuality

Ability to follow structured plans, detailed instructions, and safety procedures in *small* team-oriented environment

Mechanical aptitude with interest in learning specialized equipment, tools, and placement practices

Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and maneuver larger specialized medical equipment using proper tools and team coordination

Comfortable working in controlled healthcare environments where precision, cleanliness, and professionalism are critical

Strong attention to detail with a focus on protecting high-value equipment and facility conditions

Ability to complete basic paperwork and job documentation accurately

Professional communication and demeanor when working around customers, manufacturing representatives, hospital staff, and patients

Willingness to learn and grow within a structured career path into placement and rigging roles

Flexibility to support variable schedules based on project demands