Driver and Install Technician

Rippling, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Portable Air is a nationwide equipment rental company specializing in portable HVAC solutions. We deliver, install, and service equipment across the country, powered by a growing network of offices and a strong ownership culture.

The role is full-time, hourly, with overtime opportunities, and pays $17.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience. You will load, deliver and install equipment, work with customers, and coordinate with your team using company technology.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred; 5-year clean driving record required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold; lifting/pushing/pulling 25+ lbs; comfortable with ladders.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a professional demeanor.
• Comfortable with mobile devices, tablets, and laptops; navigate apps and digital records.
• HVAC technician experience preferred.
• Desire to deepen HVAC diagnostics and on-site responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Load, Deliver & Install Equipment to a variety of customer sites for emergencies or scheduled events.
• Serve Customers by providing professional, respectful on-site service.
• Track activity and updates with your team using company technology.
• Uphold standards by keeping equipment clean, vehicles organized, and uniforms.

Skills

Driving Experience

DOT Medical Card

Physical Demands

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

HVAC Experience

Growth Mindset

Job description

Axis Portable Air is the industry’s most disruptive and fastest-growing equipment rental company. We deliver and install portable HVAC equipment across the nation, powered by our rapidly growing network of over 45 offices.

Our secret? A people-first culture that rewards teamwork, work-ethic, and taking ownership—literally. With our Team Ownership Program, every employee receives $10,000 in annual company profit units each year making them an owner of the business. When the company wins, you win too.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Overtime Opportunities
Pay Range: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour based upon experience

What You’ll Do:

• Load, Deliver & Install Equipment: to a variety of customer sites for emergency or scheduled events, sometimes requiring long drives or overnight stays.
• Serve Customers: Be the face of Axis on the frontlines. You will be asked daily to provide professional, respectful service while performing work and/or solving on-site challenges.
• Work With Your Team: Track activity and progress by communicating job notes and updates with your team, keeping everything organized using company provided technology.
• Uphold Our Standard: Keep equipment clean, vehicles organized and adhere to our professional uniform standards while delivering industry-leading customer service.

What It Takes:

• Driving Experience: 1 + years of commercial driving experience preferred; experience in box-trucks, and sprinter vans is a plus. A 5-year clean driving record is required.
• DOT Medical Card: The ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Physical Demands: You’ll work indoors and outdoors, often in extreme heat or cold, handling physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, or pulling 25+ lbs., and must be comfortable working on ladders.
• Communication Skills : To be an effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities and a professional demeanor.
• Technology Skills: Comfortable with mobile devices, tablets, and laptops; able to navigate apps, complete digital records, and communicate with customers.
• HVAC Experience: 1+ year of HVAC technician experience preferred
• A Desire to Grow: Strong desire to deepen your expertise in HVAC diagnostics, service, and responsibilities, taking on more complex challenges with each year of employment.

When & Where You’ll Work:

• Weekly Schedule & On-Call Requirements – You’ll have a regular schedule, availability for rotating on-call shifts — including emergency client requests on nights, weekends, and holidays — will be required.
• Seasonal Demand: Expect more over-time opportunities during peak summer/winter seasons, and be ready for emergencies like wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves, and winter storms. This is when customers need us most, and the whole team jumps in to help.
• On the Road: You will be responsible for transporting equipment to customer sites — whether it’s a quick local drop-off or a multi-hour trip. You could be driving solo or working alongside a teammate.
• Varied Work Environments: You’ll work in places such as retail stores to more challenging environments like construction projects and manufacturing plants. Time unloading and installing equipment can take anywhere from a few minutes to a full day.
• Warehouse: When not on the road, you’ll be unboxing, testing, preparing, and cleaning equipment so it and your team can always be ready for the next job.

Why Join Axis?

• You Can Be an Owner: Each year you will receive $10,000 in annual profit units through our Team Ownership Program— when Axis wins, you win.
• Hard Work Is Rewarded: The busier we are, the more you earn through various incentive programs. If you’re looking for a place where your work ethic is truly recognized, you’ve found it.
• You Can Grow With Us: In 2022, Axis had 8 branches and 6 management roles. Today, it has 35 branches and 63 management positions—explosive growth with no end in sight. We’re redefining what’s available for those who work hard and are a great teammate to those around them. Join us, and you’ll find clear career paths, a dynamic culture, and real advancement opportunities—whether you aim to lead a team, manage a branch, shift into sales or accounting, or relocate to another Axis office across the U.S. Add shared monthly bonuses and a culture that celebrates your hard work, and the question isn’t if you’ll grow, but how far. We are growing. Will you grow with us?
• You’re Guaranteed Top-Tier Benefits: At Axis, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family by covering 100% of the monthly premiums for full-time employees' medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance. To ensure affordability, we also cap the monthly premium costs for employees requiring dependent or family coverage. You’ll start with 2 weeks of paid time off annually, which increases with your tenure. You will also be eligible to participate in our 401(K) plan from day one, with the company matching up to 5% of your contributions. Additionally, we provide $50,000 in company-paid life insurance.

Axis Portable Air does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.