Union Mechanic Trainee

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.Sugar Grove, IL
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.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance
  • Flexible spending
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards
  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
  • 5 sick days
  • 6 holidays
  • 2 half day holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 1 inclusion day
  • 1 volunteer day
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN
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