Rental Equipment Technician

Western States Careers • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Western States Cat is looking for a Rental Equipment Technician to add to our dynamic, successful Rental team, specializing in customer care. The Rental Equipment Technician is responsible for preparing the rental fleet according to Western States’ standards in order to meet or exceed the client’s needs. Additionally, checking equipment in and out of inventory, loading and unloading rental fleet moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard, washing, detailing, and maintaining rental fleet in an effort to maintain optimum availability. Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Repair Engines, Undercarriage, and Powertrain Electrical and Hydraulic Fleet and Yard Maintenance

Requirements

• THINK-ACT-BE SAFE - At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.
• Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment including but not limited to forklifts, rigging, and overhead cranes.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, planning, organizing with ability to set and manage priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to quickly assess situation, making logical decisions, with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge, use, and operation of construction equipment.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Consistent attendance.
• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card as needed.
• Appropriate technician level tooling required.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Nice To Haves

• One-year practical industry experience preferred. (i.e. Rental fleet, Mobile, and Allied equipment)

Responsibilities

• Preparing the rental fleet according to Western States’ standards
• Checking equipment in and out of inventory
• Loading and unloading rental fleet
• Moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard
• Washing, detailing, and maintaining rental fleet

Benefits

• Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure
• Company paid health care premium option for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness dollars
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Care Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees