Haul Truck Driver / Rental Tech

ASCO Equipment • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

ASCO Equipment is hiring a Rental Technician / Haul Truck Driver in Abilene, Texas. The role provides high-quality heavy-equipment repair service to meet customer needs in a responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, and timely manner. Service Technicians work across departments to respond to customers. Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, or advanced electronics is preferred; entry-level employees will receive on-the-job training.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of shop or field heavy-equipment troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Technical certifications or an associate degree.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical theories and principles.
• Ability to work within set time parameters, multitask, and follow procedures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and professionally manage difficult situations.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must furnish tools suitable for heavy-equipment repair.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Class A CDL and valid medical card.
• Certification in aerial and forklift handling/operation.
• Full DOT knowledge to manage hours of service and ELOG legally, and knowledge of DOT legal limits.
• Clean driving record and ability to be insured.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment visually and audibly.
• Ability to continually lift and handle loads up to 70 pounds.
• Must pass a DOT physical.
• Ability to maneuver around and crawl under equipment, secure loads, and work and conduct repairs in hot or cold environments.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, and walk.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, or advanced electronics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform complex shop or field repairs, including pumps, hydraulics, engines, transmissions, HVAC, and electrical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain open communication with the service manager.
• Keep daily truck inspection logs and maintain a clean, orderly truck and work area.
• Provide daily reports using written and verbal communication and transmit information by email.
• Safely load and unload heavy equipment.
• Secure loads using ratchet straps, chains, binders, and a winch.
• Safely climb on and off equipment and tractor-trailers multiple times per day.
• Manage time effectively to stay on schedule for deliveries and pickups.
• Use safe driving techniques at all times.
• Complete legible equipment inspection reports upon delivery and pickup.
• Maintain daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection records and accurate logbooks.
• Coordinate with dispatchers and customers to collect and verify delivery and pickup locations.
• Maintain and service the haul truck and trailer.

Benefits

• Paid training and advancement opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid holidays.
• ASCO Children’s Education Program financial assistance for employees’ children pursuing higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree