Rental Equipment Technician

Western States Equipment; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment is seeking a Rental Equipment Technician to join our rental team, focusing on customer care and fleet readiness.

You will prepare, inspect, and maintain rental equipment to meet client needs, while handling inventory, loading/unloading, and yard organization. Strong communication and safety standards are essential, with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED is required.
• One-year practical industry experience preferred (rental fleet, mobile, and allied equipment).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the rental fleet according to Western States' standards to meet or exceed client needs.
• Check equipment in and out of inventory; load/unload and move equipment throughout the yard.
• Wash, detail, and maintain rental fleet to ensure optimum availability.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair engines, undercarriage, powertrain, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain fleet and yard safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Planning

Safety

Self-motivation

Equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Rigging

Overhead cranes

Construction equipment operation

Job description

About Western States Equipment

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

About Western States Equipment

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.
• Consistent attendance.

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.
• Appropriate technician level tooling required.
• 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.