What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Specialist/Tent Installer and Mechanical Technician w/ Driving position at Ripley's Rental & Sales?
Full-time Rental Equipment Specialist/Tent Installer/Mechanic - *MUST BE 21
DOT Physical and Drug test are required.
Ripley's Rental is a locally owned store in Red Wing. We provide rental equipment for the surrounding area. We rent tents and party supplies, tools, commercial and homeowner equipment for landscaping, property maintenance and construction. We also offer delivery and pickup of most of our items. April through October our business is pretty fast paced to keep up with the needs of our customers. The winter months are spent on upkeep of our equipment to provide full-time work.
Required Skills for Rental Equipment Specialist & Mechanic:
-Must be over 21 and have a valid regular Driver's license and pretty clean driving record going back 5 years.
-Must pass a health exam.
-Must pass a drug test and remain drug-free during employment.
-Need to be able to lift at least 70 pounds.
-Must possess a full range of motion and dexterity.
-Must be able to use a computer.
-Mechanical skills with references.
-Must be available to work day shifts and alternating weekend shifts.
-Driver's License: Class D Required
Preferred Skills for Rental Equipment Specialist & Mechanic:
-Experience driving trucks with trailers.
-Experience operating equipment and forklifts.
-Friendly personable attitude.
-Computer Skills in record-keeping and sales.
Job Description for Rental Equipment Specialist & Mechanic:
- Diagnose, Maintain and Repair all kinds of rental equipment, including small gas engines, lawn care tools, trailers, Bobcats, and more.
- Use maintenance checklists to ensure equipment is being maintained per its maintenance schedule.
- Assist with creating maintenance lists for equipment.
- Order and purchase parts.
- Deliver and pick up equipment like Bobcats, lifts, etc.
- Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment and showing how to operate equipment.
-Assist tent and delivery crew as needed, including installing tents and/or filling in for Driver/Crew Supervisor.
-Greet all customers politely in a timely manner.
-Familiarize customers with the operation and safety of equipment they are renting.
-Assist customers with loading and receiving rental equipment.
-Check gas and oil on unit and provide the customer with a can of mixed fuel if needed for 2 stroke engine units.
-Inspect items on return for damage by customers or for worn parts.
-Clean all unclean items before bringing them back into the warehouse or store.
-Keep things organized and clear so that customers and employees have access to our parking lot and driveways at all times. As well as clear pathways in the warehouse for moving equipment.
-Filling propane tanks.
-Use checklists to make sure tasks and equipment upkeep are getting completed.
-Make sure equipment is properly secured when hauling and refilled with fuel on return.
-Assist Part-Time employees with operating and inspecting equipment.
-Assist with answering phones and taking orders
-Write up Customer contracts and orders following rental policies.
-Assisting with Cleaning/Maintaining Warehouse, Office and Bathrooms.
-Building and Property Upkeep (i.e. mowing, plowing, picking up etc.)
-Performing all job duties in a safe and professional manner.
-Supervision of other employees aiding you in installing and removing tents, or delivering and picking up items.
-Possible occasional use of computer for obtaining orders and ringing up customers.
-Training on equipment operation, tent installation, and computer use will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Regular Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22