Apprentice Rental Equipment Technician

Western States Equipment•Pocatello, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Rental Technician is responsible for preparing the rental fleet according to Western States’ client care standards in order to meet or exceed the client’s needs. This role involves checking construction and support equipment in and out of inventory, loading and unloading the rental fleet, moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard, and is responsible for the washing, detailing, and maintaining the rental fleet to ensure optimum availability. This position is a development opportunity for entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude and basic machine knowledge or prior technician experience at an apprentice level, working under the direction of a Master or Journeyman Level Rental Technician. The duties require basic understanding and will be developed as the technician advances through the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan (TCDP).

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Appropriate technician level tooling required.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Basic computer/typing skills and ability to learn Microsoft products.
Experience with basic hand tools.
Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment including but not limited to forklifts, rigging, and overhead cranes.
Consistent attendance with the ability to work overtime and travel, as needed.
Working within and promoting Western States’ purpose, vision and values.

Nice To Haves

One-year practical industry experience preferred. (i.e. Rental fleet, Mobile, and Allied equipment)
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card and CDL, preferred.
Developing knowledge of Service Information Systems and division specific applications.

Responsibilities

Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates safety at Western States.
Ensures all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
Completes Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) prior to any job-related tasks.
Maintains clean/clutter-free personal work areas.
Adheres to required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identifies operational issues on construction and support equipment according to provided checklists.
Performs basic preventive maintenance and lubrication on mobile and Allied Equipment.
Safely performs machine condition inspections and general fleet maintenance.
Performs minor machine repair, as needed.
Identifies engine components and operation.
Understands undercarriage component operation and identifies issues.
Exhibits basic understanding of mobile equipment and powertrain components.
Identifies electrical system components and operation.
Exhibits basic understanding of hydraulic components and operation.
Checks equipment in and out of inventory.
Loads, unloads, and secures rental fleet according to load securement standards.
Delivers equipment with appropriate trailer size/capacity, as needed.
Washes, details, and maintains rental fleet while optimizing yard organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in continued education and training initiatives as outlined in the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan (TCDP).
Learns to utilize service manuals (Service Information System and parts books) to address technical issues and perform all required tasks.
Develops skill sets to address all inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.