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Overhead Crane Technician

@ STRIVE Recruitment

Prince George, British Columbia

$50–$55/hr2+ years experience
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Overview

STRIVE Recruitment is hiring an Overhead Crane Technician in Prince George, BC, at $50-$55/hr, for a permanent role servicing overhead cranes at manufacturing plants, with about 90% of the time spent offsite. The posting asks for 2-5 years of crane technician experience and offers a day shift with on-call overtime, benefits, a company truck and phone.

Pay:

$50–$55 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Repair and install overhead cranes and hoists at plants
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to find faults
  • Respond to after-hours and emergency breakdown calls
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Requirements summary:

  • 2-5 years as an overhead crane technician, 5,000 hours minimum
  • Mechanical or electrical aptitude
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work in elevated areas and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Reliable own transportation and G licence

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingPlant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Home office allowance

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STRIVE Recruitment

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Specialist Recruiters in the areas of: Accounting & Finance, Technology, Corporate Administration and Manufacturing

Full company description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1740-, 1050 W. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3S7, CA
  • 236 Pritchard Rd, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P7, CA
Other recorded names
  • STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Specialties
  • General Accounting
  • Audit
  • Tax
  • Treasury
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Logistics
  • Suplly Chain
  • Transportation
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing
  • and Payroll
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesGeneral AccountingAuditTaxTreasuryFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceReal Estate DevelopmentLogisticsSuplly Chain
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Job description

Overhead Crane Technician

Prince George, BC

$50-$55/hr

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

As an Overhead Service Crane Technician/Red Seal, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Prince George, BC repairing and installing overhead cranes. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys travelling to various sites while working for a reputable, well-established company that treats you like a family member. You will be given a work truck to travel to different plants to perform service calls on the overhead cranes. The position is based out of Prince George, BC but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

  • Great starting pay of $50-$55/hour to start
  • Day shift: Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm
  • Permanent position based in Prince George, BC.
  • Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work (rotation basis)
  • Opportunity for advancement and career growth
  • Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
  • Great benefits: RRSP matching, medical, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
  • Provide paid time off
  • Tool and safety boot allowance
  • Company events, great culture, and working conditions
  • Company truck and cell phone provided

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Repairing overhead cranes, hoists, components, and their controls
  • Installation, commissioning, load testing and modernizations of the cranes
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Determine the extent of repair required
  • Respond to after-hour service calls / on-call
  • Resolve emergency breakdown situations
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Adjust the equipment and repair or replace the defective part
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Perform crane inspections, repairs, and installations and respond to breakdown calls
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician (minimum 5000 hours on cranes)
  • Red Seal certification is considered an asset but is not required
  • Mechanical or Electrical aptitude
  • Excellent people and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Lifting up to 50lbs
  • Knowledge and understanding of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Able to work in elevated areas
  • Available to work overtime and on call as required
  • Must have reliable own transportation, G License in good standing

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