Rental Field Service Technician III

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Generator/Rental Field Service Technician III in Houston, Texas. The technician maintains operational readiness and diagnoses faults, performing complex and major mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on portable diesel rental air compressors, generators, forklifts, and other related rental equipment. Work is performed in the shop and at customers’ places of business. The role includes routine maintenance and equipment setup, identifying and ordering parts, maintaining shop and truck stock, completing work orders and time sheets, and organizing yard and field schedules. The technician follows lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocol and established quality and safety procedures, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and assists lower-level technicians as needed. A dependable, customer-focused approach and care for the appearance of the assigned service truck and company equipment are expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to seven years of related experience.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Dependable and trustworthy, with the ability to make decisions independently.
Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
Clear and concise written and electronic communication skills.
Effective spoken communication skills.
Customer-service ability while following company procedures.
Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
Experience using electrical testing devices, including a multimeter, amp meter, temperature gun, and service tools.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with restrictions.
Willingness to learn new or updated equipment and repair and maintain different brands of air compressors, generators, and forklifts.
Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills and knowledge.
Must provide own hand tools, including electrical test tools.
Must obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Card.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Air compressor, generator, and/or forklift manufacturer certifications, such as Atlas Copco, Multiquip, or Hyster-Taylor.

Responsibilities

Maintain operational readiness and appearance of rental equipment and the assigned service truck.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair portable diesel air compressors, generators, forklifts, and related rental equipment, specializing in one or more types.
Identify and order parts needed for repairs and routine maintenance, and maintain shop and truck stock.
Perform complex or major repairs, replacing parts and equipment as necessary.
Perform routine maintenance and set up rental equipment according to established guidelines and schedules.
Complete work orders and time sheets legibly, accurately, and on time, emphasizing recovery of billable items and operational readiness.
Follow LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) protocol.
Plan and organize yard and field schedules and work methods to complete assigned jobs.
Assist lower-level technicians with work assignments as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform work in accordance with quality standards and safety procedures.
Serve customers while following company procedures.