Yard Technician - Houston, TX - Pumps

About the role

Opifex-Synergy Pump Division offers career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture while providing high-quality, customer-focused de-watering and fluid transfer solutions. With decades of expertise, our pump division delivers comprehensive solutions from design to on-site installation, system monitoring to dismantle and demobilization, and manufactures over 50% of our products in-house.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for rent by cleaning with a power washer
• Ensure proper PPE is worn while working in the yard
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment
• Provide customers with basic training as needed
• Fuel and meter equipment upon check-in
• Record fuel logs and required operational information
• Stage equipment for deliveries
• Maintain proper yard organization
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the yard
• Ensure all rental equipment is properly tagged and includes required keys
• Perform small deliveries and pickups to client sites or retailers using a pickup truck as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Military service may be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable

Work Environment

• Primarily conducted in construction sites, equipment yards, and transportation routes
• Regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment
• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Physically demanding environment with uneven terrain, dust, mud, and loud noise levels
• Duties may involve both shop-based and field activities
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times
• PPE such as steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection must be worn as required
• Must be comfortable operating around large equipment and active job site conditions
• Lifting heavy components and materials is often required
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential as conditions can change rapidly

Physical Demands

• Requires a high level of physical stamina and mobility
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of equipment up to 50 pounds or more
• Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Prolonged standing and walking on uneven terrain such as gravel, dirt, or pavement
• Climbing in and out of trucks, trailers, and equipment
• Ability to work from various heights and maintain balance
• Manual dexterity required for securing equipment and completing documentation
• Must safely operate vehicles and remain alert in active environments
• Occasional pushing and pulling of heavy materials

Benefits

• 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
• Tool Reimbursement
• Safety Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Commission earning opportunities