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