Rental Technician

RDO Equipment Co; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Tool reimbursement

Profit-sharing program

Benefits package

Career path program

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Rental Service Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair rental equipment, ensuring safety and readiness for customers.

You'll perform inspections, basic maintenance, and repairs on a variety of construction machines, document service activities, and deliver reliable, ready-to-work equipment to customers while upholding safety standards and company values.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude for operating, maintaining, or repairing equipment (construction machinery preferred).
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with customers and team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to details for inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate rental equipment through initial inspections and damage assessments.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
• Verify equipment readiness by testing operational capabilities and safety.
• Deliver top-notch service to customers with clear, respectful communication during repairs.
• Document service activities on work orders, including inspections, parts used, and fluids.
• Prioritize safety at all times by following guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep the shop tidy and organized to support productive work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Independent and team work

Attention to detail

U.S. work authorization

Job description

Do you enjoy working with equipment, solving mechanical challenges, and seeing the results of your work firsthand? As a Rental Service Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring rental equipment is inspected, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards of safety and performance. In this hands-on role, you'll work with a variety of construction equipment, utilize your mechanical skills, and help keep customers productive by delivering reliable, ready-to-work machines.

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for a Limited Time Only!

• Exclusive Offer for Experienced Diesel Technicians*
• Terms and Conditions Apply**

What's In It For You

• $25 – $30+ / hour
• Competitive wages and profit-sharing program to match your skills and experience.
• Tool reimbursement program.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO's benefits page.
• An opportunity to participate in a career path program that gives you autonomy to manage your own career.
• A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall, they're how we work, grow and lead. Learn more about our core values.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

Texas has a booming construction industry. The need for RDO's services and product expertise in this region is diverse. In Fort Worth, you'll work with customers of various scales to help them maintain efficiency and profitability throughout the year. These companies do the important work of building Texas' infrastructure and supporting its economy, relying on support from RDO team members every day. Join the growing team in Fort Worth and make your impact today.

What You Will Do

• Inspect & Evaluate Equipment – Complete initial rental inspections, equipment condition reports, and damage assessments to ensure machines meet quality and safety standards.
• Perform Maintenance & Repairs – Conduct basic maintenance, diagnose service issues, and perform repairs to keep rental equipment operating at peak performance.
• Verify Equipment Readiness – Test the operational capabilities and safety of rental, new, and sold equipment before it goes into service.
• Deliver top-notch service to customers: Communicate clearly, respectfully and in a timely manner with customers during the repair process.
• Document Service Activities – Accurately record inspections, repairs, parts used, fluids consumed, and other service-related information on work orders.
• Prioritize safety at all times: Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Team – Work closely with peers and leadership to complete work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Keep the shop tidy and organized: Maintain a clean and efficient work environment.

What You Will Need

• Mechanical Aptitude – Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing equipment, with construction equipment knowledge preferred.
• Effective communication abilities: Clear and concise, written or verbal, whether partnering directly with customers or within our team.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively: Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail: Pay close attention to the specifics.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Open-door policy: We don’t like to carry titles around with us. All store leaders strive to lead by serving and supporting team members.
• Tight-knit team: Everybody supports one another in Fort Worth. We provide meals for our team, go to an annual Ranger game with all-you-can-eat access and have Holiday parties.
• Safe environment: We have a mandatory safety meeting every morning. We have an “If you see something, say something” mindset and set the expectation that we will never cheat on safety and never go cheap on safety.
• Very tenured: Our team in Fort Worth is very experienced. Veteran team members are always happy to help newer people grow.
• Goal-oriented team: We love to achieve our goals and celebrate these accomplishments together.