Technician - PCSS - Southeast US

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Position: Portal Crane Technician

Candidate can live anywhere is South East

Are you interested in becoming an experienced Portal Crane Technician? Join Konecranes, one of the world’s largest material handling companies. We're seeking skilled individuals with electrical and mechanical expertise that are comfortable working at extreme heights. Our service technicians, the heart of our industry, thrive in a safety-first environment.

Portal, or woodyard, cranes are large outdoor gantry cranes that supply wood to paper and lumber mills. This division of Konecranes focuses exclusively on these specialized and complex cranes that are crucial to the operation of our customer’s processes.

This role requires extensive travel throughout the southeast, with occasional travel to the Pacific Northwest and Maine. Must be able to travel for up to two weeks at a time. This role requires 100% travel.

Career Development: We offer a defined career path for our Technicians to take control of their own future. Learn More, Earn More! Acquire knowledge both experientially and in formal educational settings, progressing through our Technician Levelling program. Enjoy the convenience of real-time tracking accessible through a dedicated app on your company-issued mobile device—an innovative feature facilitating continuous learning and career development.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

· Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and structural issues on-site.

· Work with a team to make mechanical and structural repairs to woodyard cranes

· Report findings of repairs to customers via an exit meeting and written reports. Must be able to communicate any defects and there severity in professional manner. Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for improvement.

· Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.

· Produce electronic documentation of inspections using company tools. Basic computer and Microsoft word skills required. Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.

· Stay updated on industry codes and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI).

· Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.

· Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.

· Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education: High School Diploma required. Associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology or related field preferred or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.

 

Experience: Minimum two (2) year experience involving mechanical and/or structural repairs. Prior experience with cranes is a plus. Rigging and/or welding experience is requirement.

 

Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work off the ground. Can work varied overtime, as needed by customer,

Candidate can live anywhere in the Southeast USA -  LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, TN, or Northern FL 

Salary: $30-$45 - Pay is determined based on skills, geographic location, internal equity, market/data analysis, number of years of prior relevant experience, degrees and/or certifications, technical assessment score, etc. 

Company Vehicle: Our Service Technicians get a work truck and a gas card to be used for business purposes. Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, 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

 

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.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.