Equipment Maintenance Technician (Troy, MI)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Troy, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

LGH is hiring a mechanically inclined Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain rental equipment and ensure it is available for safe use. The role involves preparing rental orders, inspecting equipment for compliance with quality standards, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting warehouse and delivery operations. The position is based in Troy, Michigan, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to meet insurance underwriting guidelines.
• Obtain DOT certification upon commencement of employment, at LGH's expense, and maintain the certification.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background or aptitude is strongly preferred.
• Hand and power tool experience is desired.
• Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists, or other rigging equipment is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and inspect equipment to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test electrical, hand-operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and promptly.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
• Additional optional voluntary benefits.
• Vested 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program.
• Potential $1.00 per hour pay increase after six months of employment, plus annual performance increases beginning at one year and each year thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED