Hoist Technician

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • Ocoee, FL

5d • $19 - $27

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Hoist Technician to perform post-rental inspections and check-in procedures, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, annual inspections, and repair and reconditioning of swing stage hoist motors. The role helps ensure equipment remains in proper and safe operating condition. Technicians also maintain a clean and safe shop or work environment and comply with company, governmental, and equipment-related safety requirements.

The physical demands include bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors or outdoors when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One year of scaffold hoist experience.
• Aptitude for the work.
• Knowledge of the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Communication skills.
• Work-planning skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Clear understanding of the necessity of equipment safety.
• Flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Safety consciousness.
• Knowledge of equipment design and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Some trade school education is desirable.
• Previous hoist motor repair experience is preferred.
• Experience repairing and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment as required to keep it in proper and safe working condition.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to avoid unnecessary repairs and downtime.
• Perform post-rental inspection and check-in procedures, troubleshoot equipment failures, conduct annual inspections, and repair and recondition swing stage hoist motors.
• Maintain a clean and safe shop and/or work environment.
• Meet company, governmental, and equipment-related safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Volunteer time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Accident, life, and travel insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Length of Service Awards.
• 12–25 vacation days depending on years of service.
• 5 sick days.
• 6 holidays.
• 2 half-day holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 1 inclusion day.
• 1 volunteer day.
• Extensive on-the-job training for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED