Shop Service Technician - Texas First Rentals

Shop Service Technician
- Texas First Rentals

Department: Texas First Rentals (TFR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: TFR
- Garland

This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.

Entry-level position – Generally has two or more 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 moderate supervision.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses basic equipment malfunctions and failures
• Performs some disassembly and assembly of basic machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Performs some rebuilding, repairing, reconditioning, and maintenance of equipment and components
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling cost of repair jobs
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., Pro Tech Technician Training Paths
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

• General knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Quality control analysis skills
  - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• 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 forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• Must have basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

• Two or more years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• None

• No travel is expected for this position

• 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