Rental Field Service Technician III

8631 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77029

About the role

Responsible for maintaining operational readiness, diagnosing faults, and performing complex and/or major mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on portable diesel rental air compressors, generators, forklifts, and other related rental equipment at the shop and at customer’s place of business.

Responsibilities

• Be reliable, on time, dedicated, and honest, with a focus on serving customers and maintaining superior fleet readiness and appearance.
• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance and take pride in the appearance of assigned service truck and company-supplied equipment.
• Accurately troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair most problems with all brands of portable diesel air compressors, generators, forklifts, and related rental equipment, specializing in one or more areas.
• Identify and order parts necessary to complete repairs and routine maintenance.
• Maintain shop and truck stock.
• Perform complex and/or major repairs on portable diesel rental air compressors, generators, forklifts, and related rental equipment; replace parts and equipment as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and setup of rental equipment according to established guidelines and schedules.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets legibly, accurately, and timely, with emphasis on recovering billable items and operational readiness.
• Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) protocol.
• Plan and organize yard and field schedule and work method to complete assigned jobs.
• Assist lower-level Technicians in completing work assignments as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three to seven years of related experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Comfortable making decisions independently.
• Ability to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to address customer needs while following company procedures.
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills and knowledge required.
• Must provide own hand tools, including electrical test tools, to perform required job assignments.
• Willingness to learn new or updated equipment to repair and maintain all brands of air compressors, generators, and forklifts.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain/maintain a Class A CDL (with restrictions).
• Required to obtain/maintain a valid DOT Medical Card.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Experience using electrical testing devices such as Multimeter, Amp Meter, Temp Gun, and service tools.

Certificates & Licenses

• Air Compressor, Generator, and/or Forklift manufacturer’s certifications (e.g., Atlas Copco, Multiquip) a plus.
• Hyster-Taylor Forklift Operators License (company training/licensing provided).