Equipment Maintenance Technician (Nashville, TN)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP • Nashville, TN

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 prepares and inspects rental orders, repairs and tests a range of equipment, performs preventative maintenance, and supports warehouse operations by moving equipment and transporting orders.

This is a full-time position in Nashville, Tennessee, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required. Minimum starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a $1.00-per-hour increase after six months and annual performance increases beginning after one year.

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 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; work visa sponsorship is not available.

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 for compliance with 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 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 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