Rental Equipment Technician

Western States Equipment Company; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO to start

Company paid health care premium

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness dollars

401k with match and profit sharing

Educational reimbursements

Tool loans and safety dollars

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental leave

Care Leave

Job summary

Western States Equipment Company is seeking a Rental Equipment Technician to join our Rental team. You will prepare the rental fleet to meet client needs, check equipment in and out of inventory, and manage loading/unloading and yard organization.

You will also wash and detail equipment and perform routine maintenance to keep fleet availability high, while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service on every interaction.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• One-year practical industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card as needed.
• Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read, write).

Responsibilities

• Prepare the rental fleet according to company standards to meet client needs.
• Check equipment in and out of inventory and move equipment in the yard.
• Load and unload rental fleet; organize and maintain yard.
• Wash, detail, and maintain rental equipment for optimum availability.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

DOT Medical Card (as needed)

Job description

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our Purpose: “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow”
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT HERE:

Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include:

• Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure
• Company paid health care premium option for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness dollars
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Care Leave

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

THINK-ACT-BE SAFE -

At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

FULL SUMMARY

Western States Cat is looking for a Rental Equipment Technician to add to our dynamic, successful Rental team, specializing in customer care. The Rental Equipment Technician is responsible for preparing the rental fleet according to Western States’ standards in order to meet or exceed the client’s needs. Additionally, checking equipment in and out of inventory, loading and unloading rental fleet moving and organizing equipment throughout the yard, washing, detailing, and maintaining rental fleet in an effort to maintain optimum availability.

• Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Repair
• Engines, Undercarriage, and Powertrain
• Electrical and Hydraulic
• Fleet and Yard Maintenance

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment including but not limited to forklifts, rigging, and overhead cranes..
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, planning, organizing with ability to set and manage priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to quickly assess situation, making logical decisions, with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge, use, and operation of construction equipment.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• One-year practical industry experience preferred. (i.e. Rental fleet, Mobile, and Allied equipment)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card as needed.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.

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