Rental Equipment Technician — CAT & Lift Specialist

Thompson Machinery; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CAT training

Tuition reimbursement

Boot stipend

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off after five years

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thompson Machinery in Memphis, TN is seeking a Rental General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician to diagnose, service, repair, and prepare rental equipment from Cat Rental Store Fleet. You’ll work largely independently with guidance from supervisors, serving customers in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires gas/diesel engine experience and 2+ years of hands-on equipment work, plus strong email/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Gas and diesel engine and equipment training through accredited technical schools or relevant military experience.
• Two or more years of hands-on equipment and/or engine experience with rental equipment.
• Must communicate via email effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical manuals, service and safety procedures.
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical schematics and use test equipment.
• Provide high-quality repair service on rental equipment and engines; respond to customer needs.

Skills

Communication via email

Customer service focus

Professionalism

Sense of urgency

Self‑initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Gas and diesel engine training

Two+ years hands-on equipment experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Caterpillar software

Test equipment

Job description

Thompson Machinery in Memphis, TN is seeking a Rental General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician to diagnose, service, repair, and prepare rental equipment from Cat Rental Store Fleet. You’ll work largely independently with guidance from supervisors, serving customers in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires gas/diesel engine experience and 2+ years of hands-on equipment work, plus strong email/Office skills.