Rental Quick Turn Technician

About the role

The Quick Turn Technician is responsible for performing basic maintenance on machines returned from rent. This position also manages the organization and cleanliness of all machines and the overall yard.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Uniforms provided
• Exposure to world‑class Caterpillar training and development
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive work environment and promote the vision, mission, and values of Blanchard Machinery Company
• Complete all job responsibilities in a safe manner; promote and champion a safe and healthy work environment
• Perform rental turns and preventive maintenance on the rental fleet
• Inspect equipment for damage and operational functions; change oil filters; lubricate equipment; and replace parts on rental equipment
• Read and use maintenance manuals to assist in repairs
• Notify the Service Manager of suspected customer damage immediately upon identification
• Notify the Service Manager immediately of any work hazards, accidents, injuries, or near mishaps
• Inform the Service Manager of spare parts requirements or when using stock parts from inventory for equipment repair
• Follow the equipment repair priority list as established by the Service Manager
• Open work orders as needed
• Maintain a clean, well‑organized workstation (minimum 15 minutes per day spent on housekeeping)
• Complete all management requests, special assignments, or projects within the specified time
• Ensure all approvals are received prior to placing orders
• Complete quality‑control service tags when inspecting rental equipment; ensure 100% of units inspected have a tag attached
• Assist other technicians when needed
• Wash equipment if needed
• Assist customers with loading and unloading of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Mechanical aptitude and a desire to fix machinery
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus
• Ability to stay organized and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Team player who is enthusiastic, hard‑working, and able to complete work with minimal supervision
• High degree of interpersonal skills with strong communication skills
• Represent Blanchard Machinery by consistently exhibiting a professional manner, arriving on time, and communicating with customers and team members
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to use computers and related software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Willingness to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays

Working conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside (non‑climate‑controlled) throughout the day around moving mechanical parts. The role involves performing work in cramped spaces and/or at heights, and requires the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials such as small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and high‑speed rotating equipment. Physical demands include standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. The job requires physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, as well as the use of computers and other technology to complete job responsibilities.