Turn Technician - Hutchins, TX

About the Role

Opifex‑Synergy offers career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment that values teamwork and a positive work culture. The company represents a unique business model in the compact and heavy equipment industry, providing a diverse range of equipment from leading manufacturers to large commercial construction firms, local subcontractors, and general contractors. The Turn Technician prepares and maintains all outgoing and incoming equipment for new and completed rentals, maintains yard cleanliness, and keeps rental equipment organized to minimize customer wait time.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of equipment or systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or software issues and provide effective solutions.
• Install and configure new systems, equipment, or devices as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including service logs and inventory management.
• Assist in the setup, calibration, and testing of equipment or systems.
• Provide technical support to staff or customers and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Repair faulty components, wiring, and parts of machinery or devices as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure all tools and equipment are properly stored.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Customer‑service oriented.
• Valid state‑issued Driver’s License.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self‑motivated.
• Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Work is primarily conducted in construction sites, equipment yards, and transportation routes. The role involves regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel‑powered equipment, frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind), and a physically demanding environment with uneven terrain, dust, mud, and loud noise. Duties may include both shop‑based tasks and fieldwork, requiring travel to remote job sites. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times, and personal protective equipment such as steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection may be required. The employee must be comfortable operating around large equipment, in confined spaces, or from elevated positions, and must be able to lift heavy components and materials.

Travel Required

May require traveling for training classes or seminars and may require driving to various vendors to acquire parts for assigned repairs.

Physical Demands

Requires a high level of physical stamina and mobility, including frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of tools, chains, tarps, and equipment weighing 50+ lb; regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; prolonged standing, walking, and working on uneven terrain; climbing in and out of trucks, onto trailers, or onto equipment; maintaining balance on steps, ladders, or elevated platforms; fine motor skills for handling controls, tie‑downs, and documentation; safe operation of commercial vehicles; occasional pushing, pulling, and positioning of heavy materials or components.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans with company matching
• Generous paid time off and company‑paid holidays
• Company‑paid wellness, employee assistance, and discount programs
• Boot/PPE annual allowance
• Career development & company‑paid training
• Potential tool reimbursement, safety bonuses, profit sharing, and/or commission earning opportunities (benefit eligibility may vary by role)

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• All successful candidates must undergo a drug test and background check before the start date.
• Opifex‑Synergy is an equal‑opportunity employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.