Equipment Mechanic

Peterson•Cresco Oroville, CA

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs light and heavy construction equipment and tools to ensure they are rental-ready and safe to operate. The role performs equipment damage assessments and inspections, records equipment usage information, supports parts ordering and inventory, and assists customers with equipment operation and inquiries. The mechanic also helps keep the rental yard and work area clean and safe, moves and cleans equipment, and operates a company vehicle regularly. The position requires sound judgment, sensitivity when handling information, and effective interaction with employees, customers, visitors, and vendors. Overtime may be needed, subject to labor law guidelines.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely, and in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair light and heavy construction equipment and tools.
Assess equipment damage, complete damage reports, and record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels.
Perform safety and compliance inspections of equipment and company vehicles according to applicable manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
Complete equipment check-out and check-in promptly.
Load and unload equipment and attachments.
Coordinate parts needs, place parts orders, and assist with parts inventory maintenance.
Follow manufacturer and company installation and service procedures and guidelines.
Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the day.
Demonstrate equipment operation to customers.
Follow safety policies, procedures, rules, laws, Cresco Operational Procedures, and quality-control standards.
Greet internal and external customers and assist with inquiries.
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 in a team environment and communicate effectively and courteously with customers and coworkers, including under pressure.
Respectfully take direction from a supervisor or manager.
Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.