Rental Equipment Technician

Republic Services • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

The Rental Equipment Technician works primarily under the direction of the Operations Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, or a Supervisor. The role provides daily inspection, testing, and minor servicing of industrial equipment, including roll-off boxes, frac tanks, and berms. The technician ensures work is completed safely and effectively and that equipment is maintained according to company, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.

The role includes maintaining a clean and orderly work area; inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment before delivery to customers; completing related documentation and data entry; and performing atmospheric tests of equipment interiors. The technician may enter confined spaces under applicable procedures, perform minor repairs including some welding, and move equipment around the facility using forklifts and yard mules. The position also involves occasional interaction with external customers and vendors, troubleshooting equipment issues, communicating with the team, and prioritizing work. Other duties may be assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Current, valid TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to access local refineries and petrochemical plants.
• Basic Plus certification or willingness to undergo and successfully pass the Basic Plus examination.
• Ability to read, write, and understand operational, technical, process, safety, and quality documents and instructions.
• Basic proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications.
• Understand the dangers of working with or around hazardous chemicals and read and understand safety data sheets to take necessary precautions.
• Willingness to provide input on work practices to help meet and exceed departmental goals.
• Confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe work practices or conditions.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules and promote company safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the appropriate use and application of personal protective equipment.
• Confined-space entry training at an awareness level.
• Prior experience in mechanical, environmental, or industrial shop environments.
• General operational knowledge of industrial storage equipment, including roll-off boxes, frac tanks, and berms.
• Experience with welding equipment; certification is not required.
• Current respirator fit test.
• Experience operating pressure-washing units up to 3,500 psi.
• Ability to successfully pass company forklift training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain equipment according to company and manufacturer requirements and DOT regulations before delivery to customers.
• Complete inspection- and repair-related documentation, registrations, and data entry accurately and promptly, and ensure records are maintained accurately.
• Perform atmospheric testing of equipment interiors with an air quality monitor and use supplied breathing air if required.
• Enter confined spaces and comply with all confined-space entry processes and procedures.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, including some welding, when necessary.
• Operate forklifts and yard mules to move equipment around the facility.
• Interact occasionally with external customers and vendors in a professional manner.
• Contribute to team goals and customer demands through effective communication and prioritization of a self-organized workload.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed