Tower Crane and Hoist Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Pagnotta Industries, Inc.

Pagnotta Industries, Inc.

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES

Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, family run organization where management appreciates and recognizes your hard work and values your input? If you are ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, keep reading

We are currently recruiting a Tower Crane an Hoist Technician to assist with the design, construction, installation, alterations, repairs, maintenance and testing of personnel hoists (also known as man & material hoists or construction elevators) that are being installed on buildings we are constructing in Edmonton.

We are willing to train the right person. A Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic is preferred.

Wage

$33 - $55, negotiable; based on experience

Benefits:

Employer paid health, dental and vision benefits for your whole family
Life insurance, AD&D & LTD
Travel insurance
RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings
Year-round, full-time work
Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard and take pride in producing quality work

Culture

Our employees would describe the work environment as fast paced and entrepreneurial focused. We believe in hiring "A" Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed.

These types of people thrive because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities

Design, construct, install, alter, repair, maintain and test personnel hoists
Install traction and hydraulic components
Install traction elevators
Install hydraulic elevators
Install rack and pinion personnel hoists - layout base & buffer assembly, install masts, braces, anchors and limit cams. Install car enclosure, drive assembly and counterweight assembly. Install & inspect hoistway door wiring & hoarding. Install base and car control panel and wiring. Adjust and commission.
Install wiring raceways, fixtures and wiring
Install and trouble shoot electrical systems
Repair elevating systems - service brake systems, replace machines and motors
Comply with OH&S regulation & provincial workers compensation standards
Use PPE
Use hand, measuring and alignment tools
Use ladders, scaffolding and platforms
Use rigging and hoisting equipment
Use electrical test equipment
Read drawings and specification
Read, interpret and use acts regulations and codes

Working Conditions

Long term, steady, year-round work
10-12 hours per day, work on weekends as required
Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one 1⁄2 hour unpaid lunch break per day
Working at heights
Climb tower cranes (up to 60 storeys) in varying weather conditions
Travel to SK, BC and MB (20% of the time)

Competencies

Ability to work well in a team and independently
Positive attitude towards safety
Punctual and reliable
Self-motivated
Willing to learn
Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, physically fit

Requirements:

Journeyman millwright or heavy-duty mechanic preferred
Knowledge of general construction and formwork concrete practices considered an asset
Knowledge of tower crane and hoists considered an asset
Rigging ticket considered an asset
Fall Protection ticket considered an asset