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Work at height.
Grow with Alpha.

We've been in professional height access since 2011, and we're hiring in five cities. Start as an apprentice or an operator. We handle the training and certification.

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5 cities hiring now$40k-150k+ pay rangesIPAF training included1-3 months apprentice to operatorSince 2011 height accessBonuses on every role5 cities hiring now$40k-150k+ pay rangesIPAF training included1-3 months apprentice to operatorSince 2011 height accessBonuses on every role5 cities hiring now$40k-150k+ pay rangesIPAF training included1-3 months apprentice to operatorSince 2011 height accessBonuses on every role5 cities hiring now$40k-150k+ pay rangesIPAF training included1-3 months apprentice to operatorSince 2011 height accessBonuses on every role

Open positions.

Send your resume and a short cover letter to careers@alphaplatforms.com. Each role below lists the pay range and what it takes.

01Boom Lift OperatorNew York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and Orlando, plus 60 miles around each$70,000 to $110,000+a year

Drive the truck-mounted lift from the depot to the job, set it up and run it from the basket all day. Start as an operator, grow into a regional lead.

What it takes

  • Clean CDL, Class B or higher
  • Zero tolerance for safety violations
  • Willing to work outdoors, flexible shifts and some travel
  • Basic English, conversational preferred
  • No drugs, no alcohol: one strike and you're out

Nice to have

  • Heavy equipment experience
  • Crane operator license

What you get

  • All training and OSHA / IPAF certifications
  • Performance bonuses
  • Up to 10 paid sick days a year
  • Medical insurance allowance
  • Paid vacation after 12 months
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02Apprentice, Flagger and Traffic ManagerNew York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and Orlando, plus 60 miles around each$40,000 to $65,000+a year

Direct traffic and pedestrians around the lift, help the operator and drive the pilot car back to the depot. Move up to operator in 1 to 3 months.

What it takes

  • Clean driver's license
  • Zero tolerance for safety violations
  • Willing to work outdoors, flexible shifts and some travel
  • Basic English, conversational preferred
  • No drugs, no alcohol: one strike and you're out

What you get

  • Train up to operator, then trainer, within a year
  • All training and OSHA / IPAF certifications
  • Performance bonuses
  • Up to 10 paid sick days a year
  • Medical insurance allowance
  • Paid vacation after 12 months
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03Estimator, Territory Development and SalesNew York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and Orlando, plus 60 miles around each$65,000 to $130,000+a year

Meet clients on site, write the site evaluation and the estimate, be on site the day of the job and grow the territory. Base plus commission.

What it takes

  • Fluent English
  • Able to climb up and down a boom lift
  • Out with clients and on job sites every day
  • No drugs, no alcohol: one strike and you're out

What you get

  • Base plus commission
  • Company car and phone
  • Full training
  • Up to 10 paid sick days a year
  • Medical insurance allowance
  • Paid vacation after 12 months
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04Hydraulic Mechanic, Electronics Technician or Engineer60 miles around New York and Philadelphia$70,000 to $150,000+a year

Keep German-built lifts 100% safe and reliable. For the right candidate, training includes time at the manufacturer's facilities in Germany.

What it takes

  • Mechanical engineering degree, or a technical school diploma in mechanics or electronics
  • Can read CAN bus diagrams for crane electronics
  • Experience repairing hydraulic equipment or as an equipment mechanic
  • Able to climb a boom lift and work under vehicles
  • Conversational English
  • No drugs, no alcohol: one strike and you're out

What you get

  • Manufacturer training, including in Germany
  • Performance bonuses
  • Up to 10 paid sick days a year
  • Medical insurance allowance
  • Paid vacation after 12 months
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A day as an operator.

  1. Drive to the job

    You drive the truck-mounted lift from the depot to the site. A different job every day or every week.

  2. Check and set up

    You walk the site, check the conditions and set the lift up safely. It takes 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Run it from the basket

    The crew rides in the basket with you. You run the lift all day and lend a hand when needed.

  4. Pack up and drive back

    You stow the lift for travel and drive it back to the depot. The apprentice follows in the pilot car.

How we work.

  1. 01The customer always comes first
  2. 02Look past the tip of the iceberg
  3. 03Think through the ripple effects
  4. 04Systems set you free
  5. 05Be a coach, not a manager
  6. 06Tell the hard truth

Why people stay.

Trained and certified

All training and OSHA and IPAF certifications are on us, and you can work your way up to trainer.

Bonuses on top

Performance bonuses on every role, base plus commission in sales.

Safety first, for real

A zero-accident record across thousands of projects.

A young industry

We've been in professional height access since 2011. The field is young, so new roles keep opening up.

Time off

Up to 10 paid sick days a year and paid vacation after 12 months.

Medical allowance

A medical insurance allowance for every full-time role.

Ready to apply?

Email your resume to careers@alphaplatforms.com with the role in the subject. Questions? Call 855-2000-855.

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