Lead Overhead Crane Technician - PADUCAH, KY

Country: United States (US) 
Location: Paducah, Kentucky (US-KY) 
Location details: 

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. 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.

POSITION TITLE: Field Supervisor 

REPORTS TO: Service Manager or Branch Operations Manager 

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, 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

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    90 – 95% hours billable per week 

• Supervise Field Operatives reinforcing Safety and Quality Control, conducting Spot Audits and assisting in the Customer Consultation process in remote locations without a local Service Manager or Branch Operations Manager 

• Conduct Observation Based Safety Check’s 

• Perform vehicle safety and satellite shop inspections, where facilities exist.  

• Ensure PACE driving habits are being used by all drivers. 

• Participate in safety related investigations.  

• Work closely with Inside Sales team by forwarding sales leads, collect needed information for repair quotes, including verifying accurate and complete information from field operatives. 

• Conduct and document weekly Toolbox Talks 

• Provide technical support, mentorship and direction to Field Operatives 

• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects 

• Assists in training & evaluation of Field Operatives. 

• Receive and screen calls from all Field Operatives and Inspectors.  Relay any information needed to Planners.   

• Resolve complex technical problems 

• Coordinate schedule with Planners. 

• Stage, organize and verify equipment and parts for jobs, where needed. 

• Complete customer visits within the territory to collect information needed for projects, quotes for jobs & service requests. 

• Perform field work including but not limited to; repairs, inspections, on-call work, troubleshooting, project management, installations and warranty work.   

• Assist Service Manager, as needed with customers or people needs 

• Responsible for SP08 & SP09 onsite job management. Monitor and report any potential warranty request to the TOM prior to performing work  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver’s license. Must be willing and able to work off the ground, often at heights. Must be able to work varying overtime, as required by customer demand, be available for “on call” as part of the service office rotation and be able to travel and work out of town, on occasion.  

Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. on occasion. Must be able to lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis. This position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, and overhead reaching. This position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling. This position will be inside approximately 90% of the time and outside approximately 10% of the time. This position will be frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights.   

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Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.