Equipment Mechanic

Peterson•Cresco San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of light and heavy construction equipment and tools to keep them rental-ready and safe to operate. The role includes assessing and documenting equipment damage, recording usage information, inspecting equipment and company vehicles for safety and regulatory compliance, and completing equipment check-outs and check-ins. The mechanic also handles loading and unloading equipment, coordinating parts needs and orders, following service and installation procedures, demonstrating equipment operation to customers, and helping keep the rental yard and work area clean and safe. The position regularly interacts with employees, customers, visitors, and vendors, and calls for sound judgment, effective communication, teamwork, and courteous service. The mechanic must follow company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards, maintain predictable attendance, operate a company vehicle regularly, and work overtime as needed within labor-law guidelines. Scheduled training and safety meetings are part of the role.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, safely, and in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Ability to work overtime as needed within labor-law guidelines.
A drug screen and background check are required.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair light and heavy construction equipment and tools so they are rental-ready and safe to operate.
Assess equipment damage, complete damage reports, and record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels.
Conduct safety and compliance inspections of equipment and company vehicles according to manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
Perform timely equipment check-outs and check-ins.
Load and unload equipment and attachments.
Coordinate parts needs, complete parts orders, and assist with maintaining parts inventory.
Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures.
Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the day.
Demonstrate equipment operation to customers.
Follow safety policies, procedures, rules, and laws, as well as Cresco operational procedures and quality-control standards.
Greet customers and coworkers and assist with inquiries.
Help wash and clean equipment and move equipment around the rental yard.
Operate a company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Attend scheduled training classes, department meetings, and safety meetings.
Work collaboratively, communicate effectively and courteously, and take direction from a supervisor or manager.