Description
This position demonstrates the ability to perform basic inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and related components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.
Department
Texas First Rentals (TFR)
Location
TFR - Bulverde
Level
Entry‑level position – generally has less than two years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; works under immediate supervision.
Core Practices
- Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values
- Collaborate with key internal and external resources
- Participate in ongoing self‑development
Essential Functions
- Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions and failures
- Assist in the rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining of equipment and components
- Learn how to plan equipment and component repairs
- Learn how to complete parts orders and identify parts for return
- Maintain all equipment and work areas – keep in good, clean, and orderly condition
- Complete all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner
- Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Work overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths
- Provide regular and punctual employee attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
- Operation and control skills – controlling operations of equipment or systems
- Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
- Ability to operate a conventional forklift
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact position
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- Ability to read, write, and understand information
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Additional Requirements
- Must have or acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
Requirements
Education and Experience
- One or more years of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
Travel
- No travel is expected for this position
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
- Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
- Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet; climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
- Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
- Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
Work Environment
- Regularly works indoors 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