Equipment Maintenance Technician (Charlotte, NC)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Charlotte, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LGH, founded in 1990, operates in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry. The Equipment Maintenance Technician helps maintain rental equipment and ensure it is available for safe use. The role includes preparing rental orders, inspecting and maintaining equipment, performing repairs and testing, moving equipment in the warehouse, and delivering rental orders in company vehicles. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has a minimum starting pay of $22.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a $1.00-per-hour increase after six months, with annual performance increases beginning after one year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, 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 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
• Pass a background check and employment verifications.
• Pass a hair follicle drug test.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background or aptitude.
• Hand and power tool experience.
• Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists, or other rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and inspect equipment for compliance with 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 transport equipment within the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders safely and on time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Additional optional voluntary benefits.
• Vested 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program.
• Potential $1.00-per-hour increase after six months of employment.
• Annual performance increases beginning after one year and each year thereafter.

What This Job Offers

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