Union Mechanic Trainee

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.•Sugar Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Mechanic Trainee, an entry-level position for a highly motivated individual with a desire to learn the mechanic trade. The role involves performing light mechanic and preventative maintenance work under close supervision. The trainee will participate in a structured training program to expand their skills on various equipment, including onboard diagnostics, preparing them for a mechanic or road mechanic career track. This position offers an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace with opportunities to develop skills, a career track towards service or operational management, and the chance to work with a team of safety-focused technicians.

Requirements

0 to 1 years’ experience with similar equipment strongly preferred.
Current enrollment, certification or degree from an accredited trade program strongly preferred.
Ability to learn and comprehend complex equipment repairs.
Self-starter that is internally motivated to achieve success.
Safety-focused.
Customer service attitude and flexibility to meet competing priorities.
Bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish or Other) may be required based on location needs.

Responsibilities

Perform light mechanic and preventative maintenance work under close supervision.
Participate in a structured training program to expand skill sets on a variety of equipment, including onboard diagnostics.
Learn and comprehend complex equipment repairs.
Assist experienced technicians as needed.