Talon Recruiting has partnered with a leading Heavy Equipment Rental Company in search of a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join their team in Santa Clara, CA.

As a Mechanic you would be responsible for maintaining the equipment we rent. We seek highly motivated mechanics with experience in construction and industrial equipment. Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas and diesel machinery is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

Previous mechanic service experience in the equipment rental/construction industry and/or related field preferred
Must hold a valid California Driver’s License
Must have a driving record in Good Standing. To be in Good Standing, a Driver must present a current DMV printout report with none of the violations below*:
1. Any major violations (DWI, homicide, reckless driving, drugs, leaving the scene) within last three years
2. Two or more other moving violations and one at fault accident in last three years
3. Three or more other moving violations in last three years
4. Two or more at fault accidents in last three years with no moving violations
  *Drivers will not be qualified for this position if they fall within any of the 4 categories noted above during the course of employment
Positive attitude with an emphasis on empathy
Excellent verbal communication
Professional & clean appearance
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well with minimal direct supervision
Able to read maps efficiently
Demonstrate understanding of rental software
Must Have Own Tools

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Greet customers and assist with customer inquiries
Safely travel to and from customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
Demonstrate use of rental equipment to customers
Quickly and safely evaluate/troubleshoot worksite equipment repairs
Maintain and make Rental Ready a variety of construction equipment and tools to ensure their safe operation and customer readiness for rental or purchase
Perform timely check out/check in
Check equipment for damage, record hours used, mileage and fuel levels
Perform pick up and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other Company locations for purchase and/or repair
Follow all Company Operational Procedures and QC Standards
Evaluate and complete equipment repairs
Complete Parts Order
Maintain Parts inventory
Maintain Truck Parts inventory
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining shop and equipment
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times
Inspect equipment and trucks for safety decals and compliance
Maintain the service and appearance of assigned service truck
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Store Lead Mechanic or any Company Manager

Education, Experience and Required Skills, Including Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid California driver’s license
1-2 years of experience of heavy equipment mechanical experience

Compensation

Competitive wages, with available overtime
Company truck, laptop, cell phone
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching

Please send resumes to nate@talonrecruiting.com

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