Equipment Mechanic

Description

Job Title: Equipment Mechanic
Company: Lonestar Equipment Rentals
Location: Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
EEO Code: Technicians

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

As an Equipment Mechanic, you will leverage your expertise in mechanical diagnostics and repair to maintain Lonestar Equipment Rentals' fleet. This role is pivotal in ensuring the fleet is rental-ready through a proactive and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program. You will serve as a mentor to Rental Technicians, exemplifying high standards of product knowledge and quality within your branch.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all Lonestar-owned fleet equipment and trucks, ensuring rental readiness.
• Diagnose and repair internal combustion engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, propane systems, and fuel systems.
• Conduct routine services such as oil changes, tire replacements, lubrication, and battery replacements.
• Perform major repairs using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments with minimal supervision.
• Operate and test equipment, including scissor lifts, forklifts, compressors, generators, and pumps, to meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage work orders, including part ordering and warranty repairs, while documenting services accurately.
• Travel to customer jobsites in Lonestar vehicles to diagnose, repair, or retrieve downed equipment, using safety protocols to load and transport that equipment as needed.
• Communicate effectively with customers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist in training Rental Technicians under the direction of the Branch Manager.
• Produce detailed service reports and repair logs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to understand technical schematics, owner manuals, and safety instructions.
• Proficiency in operating and testing a wide range of equipment and tools.
• Solid computer skills for entering work orders and managing parts inventory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for team and customer interactions.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
• Dependable team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in warehouse conditions that are not always climate controlled and may include, heat and humidity. 
• Noise level may be loud at times. 
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off 
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer:

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.