Mechanic

RPI Rentals Bessemer, Alabama


Description

The Mechanic is responsible to help maintain the equipment/ fleet and support repairs both at the warehouse and in the field at construction sites. The purpose of the position is to properly maintain and repair equipment in order to maximize its return on investment. This position will work to have all available equipment serviced and ready to be deployed into the construction field at time of need. The individual will also be available for any field service "breakdown" calls where expedited service is needed to support the construction projects and help them maintain their schedule. In this role you may be required to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect each piece of requested equipment for safe dependable operation prior to site delivery. Make necessary service or repair to ensure each machine is ready for safe operation.
  • Coordinate any field service repairs, breakdowns or required maintenance with the site Superintendent which may include troubleshooting problems on the phone or site visit for inspection of downed equipment. Order and collect necessary parts to make the suggested repairs. Test the equipment repair and report the completion status to the Superintendent.
  • Evaluate all necessary repairs to each piece of equipment and determine the degree of the repair as well as an estimate of costs for the repair. Determine if the repair is billable to the user or general maintenance.
  • Create and maintain service schedules and records. Each repair includes parts costs and labor hours worked. If repair is deemed billable to the construction site , pass information to administration personnel to create the billable charges invoice.
  • Order and warehouse parts and preventive maintenance items frequently used in the maintenance of our equipment fleet.
 

Requirements: 

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 2-3 years of experience in electrical tooling, gasoline/diesel powered equipment with an extensive mechanical background
  • Experience effectively working directly with customers
  • Experience with hand and air tools
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Acceptable MVR with clean driving history

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities 

RPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.

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