Equipment Maintenance Technician (Arlington, TX)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

LGH, founded in 1990, operates in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry. The Equipment Maintenance Technician helps keep rental equipment maintained and immediately available for safe use. The role involves preparing rental orders, inspecting equipment, troubleshooting and repairing a range of equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting warehouse and delivery operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record; must meet insurance underwriting guidelines.
• Obtain DOT certification upon commencing 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment offer is contingent on passing a background check and employment verifications, and a hair follicle drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background or aptitude, such as automotive mechanic, machine shop, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, diesel mechanic, or engine repair experience.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists, or other rigging equipment.

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 preventive maintenance on rental equipment.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and move equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and on time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, 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 increase after six months of employment.
• 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