Rental Equipment Technician

Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities: 

• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing various diesel-powered, hydraulic and pneumatic rental equipment, specifically forklifts (preferably JCB SkyTrak), manlifts (Genie and JLG), telehandlers, lighting towers, and compressors, and Rig Equipment (Diesel driven pumps/electric screen washers/pressure washers/ pneumatic mud buckets) among others. A solid combination of these is a MUST.
• Inspect returned rental equipment for damage, wear, and mechanical issues.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, and undercarriages.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled services.
• Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic tools, service manuals, and electronic systems.
• Prepare equipment for rental by ensuring it is clean, operational, and meets safety requirements.
• Complete work orders and document parts, labor, repairs, and inspections.
• Perform emergency and field repairs when necessary.
• Inspect equipment before and after rental periods.
• Communicate equipment problems and repair requirements with rental, service, and operations personnel.
• Maintain a safe, organized shop and follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturer specifications and recommended maintenance procedures.

Typical Equipment:

• Excavators
• Skid steers and compact track loaders
• Backhoes
• Wheel loaders
• Dozers
• Telehandlers
• Scissor and boom lifts
• Generators and compressors
• Light towers
• Other construction and industrial rental equipment

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain insurability with Company insurance.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience repairing general construction equipment.
• Must have diesel repair experience including common rail fuel systems and the use of electronic diagnostic tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail to find root cause for equipment failures
• Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification
• Capable of performing a wide range of physical activities which include pulling, reaching, bending, climbing and kneeling
• Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics, wiring, and working on heavy equipment
• Proficient in reading and understand technical documents, diagrams, and service manuals
• Welding, cutting, and fabrication skill
• Must provide own basic tools and storage for them.