Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Provides equipment & tool rentals and engineered solutions across industries to support projects and operations.
Technician - Level 1
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rental equipment (e.g., aerial platforms, generators).
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Technician I role focuses on performing preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, from aerial work platforms to large‑scale generators, pumps, HVAC, and oil & gas machinery. The goal is to complete work in the safest, most effective manner to minimize downtime. • Build skills on varied makes, models, and equipment while pursuing a career path in service or operations management. • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to keep equipment downtime to a minimum.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment repairs
- ▸skill development
- ▸safety practices
- ▸downtime reduction
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; trade school training and 1–3 years of experience with diesel, heavy construction, or specialty equipment are strongly preferred. Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, troubleshooting fundamentals, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment are essential. The position may require you to provide your own tools and, depending on the location, bilingual (Spanish or other) communication skills. Physical demands include bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and lifting 50 pounds or more, both indoors and outdoors. • Hold a high school diploma/GED; 1–3 years of diesel or heavy‑equipment experience preferred. • Possess knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems and strong troubleshooting abilities. • Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment; may need to supply personal tools. • Physical requirements include lifting ≥50 lb and frequent bending, squatting, and reaching.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸diesel
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸electrical
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸bilingual
Benefits
Sunbelt Rentals aims to be the customer's first choice in equipment rental, offering a vast fleet that includes pumps, scaffolding, general construction tools, and more. The company pairs this extensive inventory with a friendly, knowledgeable staff and invests heavily in its workforce through competitive benefits and extensive on‑the‑job training. Sunbelt Rentals offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, short‑ and long‑term disability, accident, life and travel insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Employees receive paid time off such as 12–25 vacation days (based on tenure), sick days, holidays, floating holidays, volunteer days, and eligibility for benefits after 30 days of employment. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes veterans and encourages applications from qualified military personnel with transferable skill sets. Sunbelt Rentals values diversity, teamwork, and career growth, providing extensive training and advancement opportunities across more than 1,000 North American locations. • Base hourly pay ranges from $20.89 to $28.72, dependent on location and experience. • Access comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, disability, life/travel insurance, tuition reimbursement. • Receive 12–25 vacation days, sick leave, holidays, floating/volunteer days, and benefit eligibility after 30 days. • Extensive on‑the‑job training and advancement opportunities across 1,000+ locations.
Work Environment
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