Service Mechanic I - Rental Equipment

Company Description Mike's Westside Rental specializes in personalized service and competitive pricing for most of your construction and industrial equipment needs. With eight (more opening soon) conveniently located branches and a dedicated team, we serve customers in all over the metroplex and beyond. Our full-service rental equipment company offers short and long-term rentals, pickup, and delivery options, ensuring customer satisfaction regardless of project size.

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role as a Service Mechanic I at Mike's Westside Rental at our Cedar Hill, TX branch. This role may lead to other opportunities within the company.

As a Service Mechanic 1, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative Maintenance: Follow a consistent schedule for performing preventative maintenance on all MWR-owned fleet vehicles and equipment to ensure longevity and reliability.
• Equipment Operation and Testing: Operate and test equipment to verify compliance with MWR quality and efficiency standards.
• Routine Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on all MWR fleet equipment and trucks under the direct supervision of senior mechanics.
• Diagnostics Assistance: Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing issues with small tools and light rental equipment.
• Major Repairs: Perform major repairs on fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments, under direct supervision.
• Service Tasks: Conduct oil changes, lubricate equipment, replace tires, repair hoses, replace batteries, and perform assorted services as needed.
• Work Order Management: Enter work orders and manage part ordering through the fleet management system to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.
• Warranty Knowledge: Learn and understand what is covered and not covered by warranties to effectively manage repairs and maintenance.
• Work Area Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Reporting: Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs to document maintenance activities.
• Compliance: Follow all company procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Additional Duties:
• Must have construction equipment knowledge and experience
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Able to adjust to quickly changing priorities
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall maintenance operations.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50–75 lbs
• Perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing on and off equipment throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and work on hard surfaces for extended periods
• Work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions typical to Texas
• Safely load and unload equipment onto trailers and trucks
• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, vibration, fuels, oils, greases, propane, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools and follow safety procedures
• May be required to wear steel-toe footwear, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and other PPE

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver’s license w a clean record

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Reliable transportation

Benefits:

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Employee discount

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred by an MWR employee and if so, what is their name?

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Hill, TX 75104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Hill, TX 75104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24