Shop Service Technician - Texas First Rentals

This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. The role works independently or as part of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

Entry‑level position – generally requires two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job‑relevant knowledge or skills. The incumbent follows instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the job functions under moderate supervision.

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

• General knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance
• 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 type of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate machine or vehicle controls to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of fingers 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

• 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
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends and descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and 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

• 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

Disclaimer:
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.