Master Equipment Technician

Western States Careers•Meridian, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Rents Equipment Field Technician is responsible for preparing the Heavy Rents fleet according to Western States’ standards in order to meet or exceed the client’s needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to checking construction and support equipment in and out of inventory, loading and unloading rental fleet, moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard, and performing advanced level repair and maintenance on rental fleet in an effort to maintain optimum availability.

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Minimum of five years industry experience required. (i.e. Rental fleet, Mobile, and Allied equipment)
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Appropriate technician level tooling required.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO’s policy and standards.
Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in diesel technology or trade school diploma preferred.
Ability to navigate Microsoft products.
Experience with specialty tooling.
Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment including but not limited to forklifts, rigging, and overhead cranes.
Knowledge of Service Information Systems and division specific applications.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Consistent attendance with the ability to work overtime and travel, as needed.
Working within and promoting Western States’ purpose, vision and values.

Responsibilities

Checking construction and support equipment in and out of inventory
Loading and unloading rental fleet
Moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard
Performing advanced level repair and maintenance on rental fleet
Identifies and repairs operational and safety issues on construction and support equipment, according to provided checklists.
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Performs advanced repairs of mobile equipment engine, undercarriage, and powertrain components.
Troubleshoots and repairs advanced electrical system and components.
Advanced troubleshooting and repairs of hydraulic components and systems.