Rental Technician

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States, at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth.

Benefits

• Above-average industry pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision)
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Growth opportunities and paid training
• Family-owned and operated
• Health and wellness programs

About the Role

Responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment for Kirby-Smith Machinery’s Rental department.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and supports the Kirby-Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs thorough inspections of equipment, ensuring their continued safe and reliable operation
• Performs equipment repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates
• Plans methods and sequences of performing assigned repairs
• Models safe work habits and always abides by all safety policies and procedures
• Keeps rework within established guidelines
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely
• Attends factory and other training as specified by the supervisor
• Maintains shop equipment in good working condition and keeps it clean
• Exhibits a professional demeanor with customers, managers, and colleagues
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Experience in diagnosing/repairing construction equipment and/or related technical school training preferred
• Ability to read and understand complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company

Physical Requirements

• Pushes, pulls, lifts, or carries up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours, with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Adheres to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintains individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a safety-sensitive position.