Equipment Repair Specialist, Rental - Altorfer CAT

Working Hours/Days:7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday- Friday (Saturdays & OT when needed).Overview:

Altorfer Rents is a leading provider of high-quality rental equipment for various industries, including construction, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Our fleet includes a wide range of machinery such as excavators, loaders, forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms, and more. We pride ourselves on maintaining our equipment to the highest standards to ensure our customers receive reliable and efficient service.

 

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Equipment Repair Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of our extensive fleet of rental equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring that our equipment remains in optimal condition, providing our customers with the best possible experience. This position will focus on troubleshooting and repairing downed equipment in a steady, methodical environment that prioritizes quality over speed.

Basic Duties:

• Primary responsibilities to include but not limited to moderate-extensive repairs to rental fleet and customer owned construction equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on a variety of rental equipment including, but not limited to, construction machinery, industrial tools, and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and carry out effective repairs on downed equipment.
• Conduct pre-rental and post-rental inspections to ensure equipment is in top working order.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
• Order and replace parts as necessary to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the store operations team to manage equipment availability and readiness.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers when necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in equipment repair preferred.
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing construction, industrial, or agricultural equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certification in equipment repair (preferred but not required).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with a variety of heavy machinery, compact construction, and specialized equipment.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as Caterpillar, Skyjack, Mitsubishi, JLG, Genie, and others.
• Previous roles in a similar setting, preferably with rental equipment companies or service centers for construction, industrial, or agricultural sectors.

Work Environment:

• Focus on troubleshooting and repairing downed equipment.
• Steady, methodical work pace, prioritizing thoroughness, and quality over speed.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

This position works the majority of time in the equipment shop. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75 lbs. At times you may be required to move/operate equipment to figure out what maintenance needs to be performed. The noise level in the shop environment is usually moderate to high. This position also spends a portion of time in an office environment. May, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Must be flexible to work Saturdays and overtime as needed. The physical demands described above 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 functions.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

 

Why Work for Altorfer? At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people that work together.