Equipment Technician

Position Summary Reliable Rental Equipment is seeking an experienced and dependable Equipment Rental Technician and Delivery Driver to assist with the delivery, pickup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of rental equipment. This position involves working with heavy-duty equipment, forklifts, roll-off dumpsters, trailers, light towers, earthmoving equipment, and other rental items. The preferred candidate must have previous experience operating equipment, towing and driving with flatbed trailers, securing loads, and safely loading and unloading equipment. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have relevant equipment operation, delivery, construction, rental, trucking, or industrial experience. ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Deliver and pick up rental equipment, roll-off dumpsters, forklifts, trailers, light towers, and other rental items. - Safely operate forklifts, skid steers, mini excavators, lifts, tractors, and other heavy-duty equipment as assigned. - Drive company trucks while towing flatbed, equipment, dump, and utility trailers. - Load and unload equipment using forklifts, ramps, winches, chains, straps, binders, and other approved equipment. - Properly secure equipment and materials for transportation in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations. - Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment. - Inspect rental equipment before it leaves the property and after it is returned. - Document existing damage, missing parts, fuel levels, operating hours, cleanliness, and equipment condition. - Demonstrate the proper and safe operation of rental equipment to customers. - Confirm delivery and pickup information, including addresses, site access, equipment placement, and customer instructions. - Position roll-off dumpsters and rental equipment safely at customer locations. - Maintain clear communication with dispatchers, supervisors, customers, and other employees. - Obtain customer signatures, photographs, delivery confirmations, and other required documentation. - Clean, fuel, grease, and prepare equipment for the next rental. - Perform basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs when qualified and authorized. - Report mechanical problems, equipment damage, accidents, customer concerns, and safety hazards immediately. - Keep the rental yard, shop, trucks, trailers, and equipment clean and organized. - Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment and rental items. - Verify that company logos, decals, warning labels, and safety instructions remain visible and undamaged. - Follow all company policies, safety procedures, traffic laws, and equipment operating requirements. - Perform other equipment rental, delivery, yard, maintenance, and operational duties as assigned. ## Required Qualifications - Previous professional experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, construction equipment, or rental equipment is required. - Previous experience driving a truck while towing flatbed or equipment trailers is required. - Demonstrated ability to safely load, unload, transport, and secure heavy equipment. - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. - Ability to safely operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles, as applicable. - Knowledge of trailer connections, towing procedures, weight distribution, tie-down requirements, and load securement. - Ability to complete vehicle, trailer, and equipment inspections. - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. - Ability to read addresses, work orders, rental contracts, equipment manuals, and safety instructions. - Strong customer-service and communication skills. - Dependable attendance and punctuality. - Ability to work independently and make safe decisions in the field. - Ability to work effectively with other employees and supervisor . - Must be able to pass any required background check, driving-record review, drug screening, or equipment-operation evaluation. ## Preferred Qualifications - Commercial Driver's License, or CDL, is preferred but may not be required depending on the assigned vehicle. - Forklift certification is preferred, but not required. - Experience with roll-off trucks or roll-off dumpster delivery is strongly preferred. - Experience with equipment rental, construction, demolition, trucking, waste management, landscaping, or industrial operations is preferred. - Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and basic equipment maintenance is preferred. - Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, lifts, tractors, forklifts, and similar equipment is preferred. ## Physical Requirements The employee must be able to: - Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds. - Climb onto and off trucks, trailers, forklifts, and heavy equipment. - Bend, kneel, squat, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods. - Operate equipment controls, chains, straps, ramps, hitches, jacks, and other load-securement devices. - Work outdoors in heat, cold, humidity, dust, mud, rain, and other changing weather conditions. - Work around moving equipment, loud machinery, diesel fuel, grease, construction materials, and uneven surfaces. - Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, gloves, reflective clothing, eye protection, and hearing protection. ## Work Schedule The work schedule may include early mornings, extended hours, weekends, and occasional after-hours assignments based on customer demand, equipment deliveries, pickups, and operational needs. Employees must be flexible and available when scheduled. ## Safety Responsibilities The Equipment Rental Technician and Delivery Driver must: - Operate only equipment for which the employee is trained and authorized. - Never operate a vehicle or equipment in an unsafe or impaired condition. - Inspect all equipment, trucks, trailers, hitches, tires, lights, brakes, and securement devices before use. - Properly secure every load before transporting it. - Immediately stop work and report unsafe conditions. - Follow all applicable company, manufacturer, traffic, transportation, and workplace safety requirements. - Immediately report accidents, injuries, citations, property damage, equipment damage, and near-miss incidents. ## Performance Expectations Employees in this position are expected to: - Deliver and retrieve equipment safely and on schedule. - Protect company vehicles, equipment, trailers, and customer property from damage. - Maintain accurate delivery, pickup, inspection, and rental documentation. - Provide professional and respectful customer service. - Keep equipment clean, fueled, operational, and ready for rental. - Follow instructions and communicate delays, problems, or concerns promptly. - Represent Reliable Rental Equipment professionally at all times. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Reliable Rental Equipment provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to any statu