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Locally Owned & Operated

Locally Owned & Operated

Small Engine Repair Technician

Serving Pasco, Kennewick, Richland & Beyond

Join Our Team

Freedom Equipment Rentals is a locally owned and operated equipment rental company that is looking for an experienced Small Engine Repair Technician to repair and maintain our rental equipment to ensure the equipment stays in the best possible condition. A Small Engine Technician will repair and maintain engines and equipment requiring mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic repair and perform preventive maintenance services.

Freedom Equipment Rentals services homeowners and contractors with equipment for all types of projects ranging from lawn care to major construction jobs. Regardless of the size of the project, from a small remodel to a major building site, Freedom Equipment Rentals provides dependable and reliable equipment.

We take pride in providing the best rental experience to our customers. In this position, you will be an important member of the team. Freedom Equipment Rentals offers a fun work environment that encourages individual development and rewards performance.

Freedom Equipment Rentals is a drug/alcohol free workplace and participates in E-Verify

Job Description:

As a Small Engine Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance and repairs on light rental equipment. You should be capable of performing simple duties such as oil changes, parts replacing, maintenance and some diagnostics. This position is deemed a Safety Sensitive job and must pass drug/alcohol testing.

The key duties include:

  • Repair, service and maintain rental equipment.
  • Check equipment for safe operating features.
  • Familiarize customers on equipment and assist with loading/unloading of equipment when needed.
  • Run diagnostic test and read schematics.
  • Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair small engines.
  • Ability to perform visual and physical inspection (pre and post-delivery) of our rental equipment.
  • Prioritizing equipment for service by communicating with Supervisor.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
  • Assist customers with the loading and unloading of equipment when needed.
  • Process workorders and parts requests.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

What the successful candidate will have:

  • 1+ years’ experience repairing and maintaining various equipment and tools.
  • Basic small engine knowledge.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Some basic computer knowledge.
  • Must own your own tools.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
  • Bi-lingual is a plus.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening as well as randoms.
  • Must pass background check.
  • Ability to communicate equipment issues and understand job assignments.
  • Willingness to help in other areas of the shop and yard when required.
  • Above average communication skills to include: two-way radios, phones, and e-mail
  • Ability to self-motivate which is required to stay on track, maintain organization, and make continuous progress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

This position will be working indoors/outdoors

Employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures.

Appropriate safety equipment and practices are required.
Must be able to lift, push/pull 50 pounds or more occasionally
Position requires standing, walking, twisting, climbing and crawling.
Position requires bending, stooping, kneeling or squatting
Must be able to wear required safety glasses and safety shoes.
Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with the maximum amount of safety.

Freedom Equipment Rentals is a great place to work! We offer a rewarding working environment that offers growth and a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Pay. The Small Tools Mechanic position is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the Rental Equipment Industry!

Job Type: Full Time

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Pasco, WA 99301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Details & Benefits

Wage:
$
17-20
/hour
Hours:
40 Hours/Week
Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for:

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