Equipment Repair Specialist, Rental

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.

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave        
• Vacation: 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment
• Sick: 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full-time employment
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $31.61 - $37.45 per hour

Posted Min

USD $31.61/Hr.

Posted Max

USD $37.45/Hr.

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 descr