Technician - Rental Services

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Rental Mechanic to perform efficient repairs and maintenance of rental equipment in the shop.

You will troubleshoot malfunctions, assist with rebuilding and servicing, and ensure accurate repair documentation while following safety rules and directions from leadership. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of related mechanic experience, and ideally a vocational certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or more experience in a mechanic/technician role.
• Certificate from vocational/technical school preferred.
• 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, ideally with rental or Caterpillar, with hydraulics and powertrains.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Assist in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining equipment and components.
• Understand the operations, functions, specifications, capabilities, and controls of any piece of rental equipment.
• Complete all documents associated with repairs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to the manager’s and lead mechanic’s directions regarding all repairs and service calls.
• Adhere to all safety rules and maintain quality housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair & maintenance

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Rental Mechanic will perform efficient and thorough mechanical repairs and or maintenance of all rental equipment in the shop.

Description

The Rental Mechanic will perform efficient and thorough mechanical repairs and or maintenance of all rental equipment in the shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures.


• Assist in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining equipment and components.


• Understand the operations, functions, specifications, capabilities, and controls of any piece of rental equipment.


• Complete all documents associated with repairs in an accurate and timely manner.


• Adhere to the manager’s and lead mechanic’s directions regarding all repairs and service calls.


• Adhere to all safety rules and maintain quality housekeeping in the work area.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 1 year or more of work-related experience in a mechanic/technician related position.

Preferred

• Certificate acquired through a vocational or technical school.


• 3 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).