Technician - Rental Field

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. in Indiana is seeking a skilled technician to perform thorough mechanical repairs and maintenance on rental equipment, primarily at customer job sites, with occasional shop work.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and inspect equipment, document repairs, and follow safety rules while delivering quality service that meets company standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of work-related technician experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Preferred: vocational/technical certificate.
• Preferred: Valid Class B CDL.
• Preferred: 7+ years of heavy equipment experience, especially with rental companies or Caterpillar.
• Must have required shop hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures at job sites.
• Clean, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment to meet company standards.
• Prepare inspection and appraisal reports.
• Understand operation, function, specifications, capabilities, and controls of rental equipment.
• Complete all repair documents accurately and timely.
• Adhere to supervisor directions regarding repairs and service calls.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing equipment

Hydraulics knowledge

Powertrain knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from vocational/technical school

Valid Class B CDL

Job description

Position Summary

This position will perform efficient and thorough mechanical repairs and or maintenance of all rental equipment primarily at customer job sites and occasionally in the shop.

Description

This position will perform efficient and thorough mechanical repairs and or maintenance of all rental equipment primarily at customer job sites and occasionally in the shop.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures at job sites.
• Cleans, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components to ensure they meet company standards.
• Prepares inspection and appraisal reports.
• Completely understand the operation, function, specifications, capabilities, and controls of any piece of rental equipment
• Completes all documents associated with repairs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to manager’s and lead mechanic’s directions regarding all repairs and service calls.
• Adheres to all safety rules and maintains quality housekeeping in the work area.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years or more of work-related experience in a technician related position.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Certificate acquired through a vocational or technical school.
• Valid Class B CDL.
• 7 years or more of work-related experience with heavy equipment preferably with a rental company or Caterpillar and/or in a position with a working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems etc.
• Must have required shop hand tools.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).