Equipment Mechanic

Peterson•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs light and heavy construction equipment and tools so they are rental-ready and safe to operate. The role conducts equipment and vehicle inspections, documents damage and usage information, handles equipment check-in and check-out, and supports parts ordering and inventory. It also includes loading and unloading equipment, demonstrating equipment operation to customers, cleaning equipment and the work area, and moving equipment around the rental yard. The position follows manufacturer and company service guidelines, safety and compliance standards, Cresco Operational Procedures, and quality control standards. The Equipment Mechanic regularly interacts with customers, employees, and vendors, uses a company vehicle to perform essential duties, attends scheduled training and safety meetings, and works collaboratively with coworkers. Overtime may be needed. The position requires general discretion and judgment in carrying out duties, and requires a good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and the use of related tools and techniques.
Ability to perform essential duties safely, satisfactorily, and in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair light and heavy construction equipment and tools to ensure they are rental-ready and safe to operate.
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 manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, or other applicable standards.
Perform timely equipment check-out and check-in.
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, laws, Cresco Operational Procedures, and quality control standards.
Greet internal and external customers and assist with their inquiries.
Assist with washing and cleaning equipment and moving 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 with coworkers and respectfully take direction from a supervisor or manager.
Communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.