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Rental Triage Technician (Experienced)

RDO Equipment

Riverside, CAJob$37–46/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$37–46/hr
Location
Riverside, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Rental Triage Technician inspects equipment returning from rental, identifies damage, maintenance and safety needs, and completes repairs to support fleet turnaround. The role documents equipment condition and work orders, directs equipment through repair areas, and verifies it is safe and operational before returning it to service. It also supports fleet availability through PDI/RDI processes, damage estimates, customer-service opportunities, and complex repairs when workload permits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Equipment InspectionEquipment DiagnosticsMechanical RepairEquipment MaintenanceEquipment OperationTrade-Specific ToolingPrioritizationIndependent WorkComputer SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Construction or Heavy Equipment Repair ExperienceDiesel or Related Technical TrainingTechnical CertificationValid Work Authorization

Full job description

Description

Keep rental equipment moving and customers working. As a Rental Triage Technician at RDO Equipment Co., you'll be the first line of service for equipment returning from rent - inspecting its condition, identifying service and safety needs, and completing quality repairs that support fast, reliable turnaround. If you bring strong mechanical experience, sound judgment, and a sense of urgency, apply today and help keep our rental fleet ready for the next customer.

  • What’s In It For You:

  • $37 - $46+ / hour

  • Competitive wages and profit sharing program to match your skills and experience.

  • Tool reimbursement program.

  • A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page. (https://www.rdoequipment.com/careers/benefits)

  • A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more. (https://www.rdoequipment.com/about-rdo/core-values)

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO Equipment Co. has a network of seven construction stores in the Southwest. This region is home to some of the fastest-growing construction markets in the U.S. Join RDO where you'll work to help customers in this area do the important work of building our nation. RDO supports many major contractors and companies in this region, all of them enjoy the competent, experienced partnership our team members provide. Are you ready to join them?

What You Will Do:

  • Inspect and triage returning rental equipment: identify damage, maintenance needs, service issues, and safety concerns.

  • Document equipment condition and repairs accurately: complete condition reports and open, update, and close work orders with clear details on findings, repairs, parts, and fluids used.

  • Direct equipment through the appropriate repair path: coordinate movement between the yard, service shop, wash rack, ready line, and delivery staging areas.

  • Complete quality maintenance and repairs: prioritize work based on safety, operational needs, and fleet readiness, then verify equipment is safe and operational before returning it to service.

  • Support rental fleet availability: assist with PDI/RDI processes, damage estimates, customer-service opportunities, and complex repairs when triage workload permits.

  • For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here. (https://assets-sitefinity-cdn-prod.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/job-descriptions/rental-triage-technician-(experienced).pdf)

What You Will Need:

  • Relevant mechanical experience: previous repair and troubleshooting experience with construction, rental, or similar heavy equipment is required.

  • Strong diagnostic and repair skills: working knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, diagnostics, mechanical repair, and trade-specific tooling.

  • Ability to work independently: prioritize changing work demands, diagnose service issues, and complete maintenance and repairs safely and efficiently.

  • Accurate documentation and communication: strong computer, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Technical training preferred: diesel, heavy equipment, automotive, or related technical training or certification is preferred.

  • Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Diverse dealership: One of the largest and most diverse stores in the RDO network.

  • Large customer base: Riverside has a wide customer base spanning the region.

  • Equipment variety: Sell, service and support agriculture, construction, lawn & land, construction technology and Vermeer Equipment.

  • A dynamic environment : where no two days are the same.

  • A supportive team : that’s as invested in your success as their own as well as opportunities to build on camaraderie throughout the year.

  • Opportunities to: grow, learn, and lead in the industry.

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