Shop Technician

Take Command of Your Day as a Shop Technician in Haltom City TX!

Are you an expert mechanic who thrives on independence and enjoys being the go-to problem solver? Empower Rental Group is looking for a self-motivated Shop Technician for our Aledo location to be the face of our company. We are a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US that began with 3 locations and have expanded to over 36 locations since 2021, with the goal of being the difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently.

Our Company Benefits Include:

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company match
• Boot Reimbursement Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with a "buy-up" option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid STD disability benefits
• Voluntary life, Accident and Long-Term Disability options
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Fast-growing environment with opportunities for advancement

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Shop Technician to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a wide range of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and vehicle systems. Your expertise will ensure that all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably, supporting our operational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse machinery including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and farm equipment, utilizing your mechanical knowledge and hands-on skills to keep our fleet in top condition.

What You'll Do:

As a Shop Technician, you will work out of our Evansville branch in Evansville, IN, and make critical decisions for the shop. If you’re ready to own your work and join a company that’s shaking up the industry, we want to talk to you!. You will be a vital link to our customers, ensuring their equipment runs flawlessly. You will work with other Mechanics in the shop to maximize equipment uptime and deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the Expert in the Shop: Work in the shop and perform complex diagnostics and emergency repairs on our diverse fleet of heavy equipment.
• Diagnose complex issues with heavy equipment powertrain, hydraulic, and electrical systems using a computer analyzer and traditional troubleshooting methods.
• Repair and replace components including transmissions, hydraulics, suspension parts, shocks & struts, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Completes complex repairs to the fleet.
• Completes repairs on company vehicles.
• Drive Fleet Reliability: Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PMs) and routine inspections at the branch to prevent issues before they start.
• Completes preventative maintenance such as changing filters, checking fluids, and filling tires.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, and forklifts.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize a company-provided laptop or tablet to accurately manage work orders, look up parts, and document all repairs and services in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed service records of repairs performed and parts used for each piece of equipment.
• Act as a Trusted Partner: Professionally communicate with customers, providing updates, explaining repairs, and training them on the proper use of equipment to ensure their success.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading fleet orders.
• Assists customers with questions/customer service as applicable.
• Support the Shop: You will assist the team with more complex repairs and help mentor other technicians.
• May perform repairs on the small fleet.
• Complete standard repairs to the fleet.
• Assists other mechanics with tasks such as lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Completes any type of work with supervision.
• Assists in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Maintains a safe work environment and is committed to adhering to all company and customer-site safety policies.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a shop mechanic with a focus on heavy equipment or automotive repair.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction and/or aerial lift equipment. Experience with major brands is a plus.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, HVAC systems, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals accurately.
• Self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision and manage your time and priorities in a dynamic field environment.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic devices.
• Completes rental equipment preparation by the delivery date.
• Maintains a ready line.
• Achieves quality standards.
• A must-have own set of comprehensive mechanical tools is required.
• Excellent Customer Service skills and problem-solving skills combined with a customer service mindset to support internal teams or external clients effectively.

Join ERG and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence! We value your expertise in heavy equipment mechanics and offer opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real impact every day!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person