Service Technician - Industrial Equipment (Diesel Engine experience required)

Rapid Prep | Suwanee, GA
$25-35 per hour, based on experience
Full-time | In person

Rapid Prep is a growing national company serving the surface preparation, dust collection, and environmental industries. We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined Service Technician to join our Atlanta area team. This work will be both in the shop and in the field, servicing equipment at client sites.

If you have experience working with diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatic equipment, industrial machinery, construction equipment, generators, forklifts, or similar equipment, we want to hear from you.

You do not need to know every piece of equipment we work with. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical fundamentals, a good work ethic, and a willingness to learn the surface preparation industry.

What You'll Do

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and repairs on industrial diesel equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Complete equipment improvements and upgrades
• Sand, prime, paint, repair, and prepare equipment as needed
• Perform routine diesel maintenance, including oil and fuel filter changes
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment and deliveries
• Operate forklifts and other shop equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop
• Assist with service work at customer locations as needed

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of diesel engines and routine diesel maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with equipment
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and ability to provide your own basic hand tools
• Ability to operate forklifts and shop equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when needed
• Ability to wear a half-mask, two-cartridge respirator
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to meet customer-site access requirements, including government facilities
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn

Strongly Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in most of the following areas may qualify toward the higher end of the $23-$32/hour pay range:

• Industrial maintenance or industrial equipment repair
• Electrical systems and controls, including AC/DC components from 120V-480V
• Diesel engines and routine diesel maintenance
• PTO adjustment and repair
• Hydraulic systems
• Compressed air and pneumatic systems
• Electric and diesel-powered drive systems
• Basic welding
• Industrial or construction equipment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Why Rapid Prep?

This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, troubleshooting equipment, and learning new systems.

We value practical experience and mechanical ability. If you have worked on diesel equipment, industrial machinery, construction equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, or similar equipment but haven't worked specifically in surface preparation, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe the types of industrial or commercial equipment and tools you have repaired or maintained service. Generators, air compressors, forklifts, diesel engine and other related equipment in the blasting and surface prep industry are helpful to share.

Experience:

• Industrial equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Suwanee, GA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $32