Shop Mechanic I

Req142907Must live within 20 miles of Geismar, LAPosition PurposeResponsible for basic repairs, preventive maintenance, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), and deployment of machines in the rental fleet, including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling equipment. Regular preventive maintenance of equipment is required to ensure that it remains in rental-ready condition, and is less likely to experience breakdowns on the job site.Key Responsibilities10% Administrative Work - Documents all work performed on tablet technology, including completion of work orders to capture parts usage and labor, performing parts inventory counts, etc; Checks GPS units on equipment and ensures they are activated and properly checking in, and troubleshoots with IT team as needed; Rescues equipment from job sites as needed20% Perform Inspections - Performs aerial lift inspections according to required checklist; Cleans equipment and trailers30% Perform PMs and PDIs - Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) on equipment according to prescribed schedule/maintenance intervals; Performs pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on equipment and trailers to ensure rental readiness prior to deploying to a store30% Perform Troubleshooting & Repairs - Performs troubleshooting and repairs on small engines, including fuel systems, oil and air filtration systems, ignition systems, etc; Changes wheels, tracks, and tires on machines and trailers; Performs maintenance and repairs on trailers10% Safety - Follows shop safety protocol, including proper storage of supplies and fuel, proper disposal of waste oils and fluids, and proper lifting and moving of materials and equipment; Safely operates forklift to load, unload, and move equipment and materials in the shop and yardDirect Manager/Direct ReportsThis position reports to Rental Regional ManagerThis position has 0 Direct ReportsTravel RequirementsTypically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Physical RequirementsMust continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).Working ConditionsTypically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred QualificationsAbility to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiencesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMinimum EducationThe knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.Preferred EducationNo additional educationMinimum Years Of Work Experience3Preferred Years Of Work ExperienceNo additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership ExperienceNonePreferred Leadership ExperienceNoneCertificationsNoneCompetenciesAction OrientedDecision QualityTech SavvyCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer Focus