Equipment Mechanic

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Booms and Telehandlers)

USM ReRents

Well-established, busy and profitable aerial lift re-rental company has career opportunity available for a skilled and experienced Equipment Mechanic to assess, troubleshoot, and repair various pieces of aerial construction equipment. The position is located at our Portage, IN equipment yard & facility. 

• Are you a mechanic skilled at troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining aerial work platforms (large booms, telehandlers, and/or spider lifts)? 
• Are you a self-motivated individual with a high level of technical aptitude, able to trace & diagnose equipment problems? 
• Do you prefer to work on construction boom lifts & telehandlers rather than on dirt-moving equipment?  

If this sounds like you, we would like to speak with you about joining our team!

USM ReRents (a division of US Markets, Inc.) is the leader in the re-rental of aerial construction lifts across the United States and Canada.  Our equipment includes ultra-boom lifts, heavy-capacity telescoping material handlers, and spider/crawler lifts.

Rental demand for quality construction equipment spurs our search for a shop-based mechanic to repair and perform preventive maintenance on (USM-owned) boom lifts, telehandlers and spider lifts so that these assets can be returned to our equipment rental fleet.

Role & Responsibilities: 

The Equipment Mechanic diagnoses, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on articulating booms, ultra (80 – 180 ft) booms, spider lifts, and heavy-capacity & rotational telehandlers so that these assets may quickly be back in rental utilization, or sold off.  

• Perform initial repair inspections and operational tests of equipment
• Perform service, repairs, and preventive maintenance as required
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical and mechanical issues with poorly-functioning equipment; run related diagnostics; rebuild hydraulic cylinders, replace worn/damaged parts and fluids
• Create accurate repair lists with assistance of a Fleet Service Specialist
• Perform (ANSI-required) annual inspections on man-lifts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' mechanic/repair experience
• 3+ years' aerial work platform equipment experience (on boom lifts, ultra-booms, telehandlers, and even spider lifts)
• An intermediate-to-advanced level of hydraulic & mechanical & electrical troubleshooting; a solid understanding of gas & diesel engines & electric motors
• The abilities to produce quality workmanship and to work in a safe manner  
• A good work ethic and a positive attitude
• A willingness to learn, to grow your skills, and to apply technical training concepts to real-world equipment needs
• The physical abilities to function as a mechanic (kneel, stoop, bend, twist, and lift/move occasionally heavy parts)
• The computer skills to effectively enter & transmit data; to open, read & respond to e-mail.
• A valid drivers’ license

Preferred candidates will possess:

• Previous factory/manufacturer training and/or certification 
• Communication skills – the ability to positively interact with, update and partner with your Fleet Service Manager

You will be required to complete online training where available.  You may assist with the purchasing of parts and with creating related purchase orders.

Wage range from $34 - $39 per hour, dependent upon qualifications.  Compensation will be commensurate with specifically-related experience.  Full benefits!

Job offers are contingent upon a reference check, criminal background check and drug screening prior to the first day of employment. Grow your career with USM!   https://www.usmrerents.com 

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Founded in 1990, USM ReRents is the national leader in the wholesale aerial/elevated work platform rental industry. We specialize in providing equipment for re-rental, and have been active in new and used equipment sales.  Our passion is to provide the most innovative, up-to-date products and services in the aerial lift industry to rental yards across the United States and Canada. 

Benefits & Opportunities

As diverse and boundless as the world of construction equipment rental is, so too are the jobs at USM.  We welcome all talents, regardless of education level, age, gender, orientation, race, nationality, religion or disability! USM ReRents is small in size, nimble in our ability to assist customers, and we promote our employees’ work-life balance.  If you seek an opportunity to grow with an established organization at the top of its industry niche, you will want to consider USM ReRents.

We offer professional career opportunities supported with competitive compensation and quality benefit programs including paid time off, paid holidays, multiple health insurance plan options, dental & vision insurance coverage, company-paid life and LTD insurance, and an employer-matching SIMPLE IRA plan. 

US Markets, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.  US Markets, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 530-8550 (ext. 347).