Rental Field Technician

Doggett Equipment Services Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery services company in Houston, TX is seeking a Rental Field Technician to maintain and repair various heavy machinery. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, performing maintenance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Work includes lifting, outdoor conditions, and potential exposure to chemicals and noise. A valid Texas driver's license is required. This position emphasizes technical skills and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of Machine Control and Guidance operation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and hydraulic components.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting and after-sale support.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure equipment runs properly.

Skills

Technical abilities for maintenance and repairs

Diagnosing hydraulic and electrical issues

Customer service dedication

Professional communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Personal tools for repairs

Job description

Job Summary

Non-Exempt

The primary responsibility of the Rental Field Technician position is to determine the status of service needed for various heavy machinery and/or machinery equipment, and perform the necessary service, preventative maintenance, repairs, replacements, installations or re‑building of parts to restore the equipment to proper operation.

Essential Functions

• Provide troubleshooting and after‑sale support to ensure timely resolution to customer issues
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues affecting the performance of the machine control system
• Properly install and update equipment, check cables and connections to the hardware
• Diagnose and repair equipment, to include liquid propane and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
• Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
• Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
• Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
• Maintain work area cleanliness and ensure shop remains a safe working environment
• Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Will consider equivalent work experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of Machine Control and Guidance operation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, power train and engine components.
• Be able to demonstrate technical, mechanical and troubleshooting abilities to define and perform maintenance and repairs of construction equipment.
• Understanding of construction machinery and its application by our customers.
• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service.
• Professional communication skills and computer skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record – CDL preferred
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs.
• Maintain daily paperwork (safety/work orders/logs) electronically.

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employee regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

The Rental Field Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer