Equipment Maintenance Technician

LGH USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry seeks a Mechanic to maintain rental equipment. This full-time role involves inspections, repairs, and operating forklifts to ensure equipment availability. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a 401(k) with company match.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Full benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 5% company match

Industry-leading training programs

Qualifications

• Mechanical background or aptitude preferred.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and test various equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Founded in 1990, LGH stands at the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums you visit.

We have an immediate need for a mechanically inclined individual to join our team where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our top-notch rental equipment, guaranteeing its immediate availability for safe utilization.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your mechanical knowledge to:

1. Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our quality standards.
2. Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical, hand operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
3. Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.
4. Operate forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse as part of daily operations.
5. Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders in a safe and timely manner.

Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Full Time; Occasional overtime may be required.

Minimum Starting Pay: $20.37/hour

May be eligible for a $1.00/hour increase after 6 months of employment, plus annual performance increases at 1 year and each subsequent year.

Benefits: Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time; full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, basic life insurance, optional voluntary benefits; vested 401(k) with 5% company match; industry-leading training programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Mechanical background or aptitude preferred; experience with hand and power tools; experience with rigging equipment beneficial but not required.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License with good driving record; DOT certification required upon employment and must be maintained.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs and lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

All offers contingent upon passing background checks, employment verification, and drug testing. We do not sponsor work visas. Visit our website for more info.