Utility Technician

About the role

As a Utility Technician based in Richmond, VA, you’ll coordinate and undertake a range of maintenance activities within defined operating procedures, conduct safety inspections, and comply with Aggreko's safety regulations. You’ll provide first-level technical advice to customers and may resolve or troubleshoot implementation problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic maintenance as per work instructions in accordance with Aggreko standards.
• Ensure that the workplace is well maintained and clean.
• Maintain documentation, both paper and electronic, as per site specifics.
• Adhere to 5S and QHSE procedures.
• Work strictly in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Load and unload rental equipment and materials with large and small forklifts.
• Prepare and verify quality/accuracy of counts of rental equipment prior to delivery.
• Clean and put away rental equipment upon return to the service center.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, organized, and up to safety standards.
• Wash rental equipment.
• Inspect and repair cable.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience working in a yard or warehouse.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Embrace and promote a safety culture.
• Positive, self-starter who enjoys working with others in a fast-paced environment to deliver consistent quality.
• Reliable and committed to delivering quality performance.
• Able to work overtime, travel, and be on-call.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed), and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices.
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground/floor level to full overhead level.
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders.
• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs.), push/pull (80 lbs.), carry (60 lbs.), climb stairs and ladders, as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs.), stoop, kneel, and squat.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with potential for overtime.
• Annual bonus program.
• No premium cost medical plan option available.
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth opportunities into mechanical roles.
• Safety-focused culture working on brand new technology.