Heavy Equipment Shop Technician- Cedar Rapids, IA

Now Hiring: Shop Mechanic – Cedar Rapids, IA

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Shop Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair our fleet of rental equipment. This position is based in our shop, ensuring that all machinery is in top working condition before going out to customers. If you have a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, this is a great opportunity to grow with us.

Apply today and become part of the Duke Rentals team!

Scope And Key Functions

• As a mechanically minded, customer focus mechanic, you will primarily be responsible for the repair, service, and maintenance of rental equipment in the shop. This could include troubleshooting and repairing diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to perform a variety of skilled duties which may involve inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on general rental and/or high reach equipment.
• Service equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition.
• Must be able to operate equipment such as booms, forklifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic and electrical tools and equipment, and related tools and equipment.
• Satisfy in a timely manner, all required documentation, timesheets, checklists, receiving and repair Orders.
• Conduct preventative maintenance as required to ensure the timely and accurate completion of preventative maintenance activities.
• Meet all company, governmental and equipment related safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Service Manager or authorized personnel.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Read and interpret specifications and manuals.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices.
• Ability to understand and fill out service-related documents and paperwork.
• Requires the ability to lift, push or pull and move up to 70 pounds and must be capable of climbing, kneeling, twisting and bending in a varied environment.
• Must be dependable and report to work on time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, yard, and dispatch personnel.
• Must exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A high school diploma (or equivalent).
• 3 years’ experience as heavy equipment/diesel mechanic, preferably in the field, will train right person.
• Experience performing industrial lift and/or aerial equipment repairs (preferred).
• Provide own tools and possess ability to use them safely and effectively.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

Benefits

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Short term disability

Quarterly bonus program

Continued training and education

Schedule

Monday to Friday {7 AM to 5 PM} or more if needed.

Ability to commute/relocate - Cedar Rapids, IA

Must have ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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