Temporary Service Technician

Equipment Service Technician

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as a temporary Equipment Service Technician for our Missoula, MT Shop. This position is temporary for 90 days, non-exempt, full-time, and reports to the Regional Operations Manager.

The Equipment Service Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of traffic safety equipment. This role focuses on learning the basics of equipment servicing, including understanding mechanical systems, using hand tools, and supporting senior technicians. The technician contributes to the smooth operation of the shop and yard by performing basic tasks under supervision.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Repairing Traffic Safety Equipment: Assist in identifying and troubleshooting basic mechanical or operational issues under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Delivering Traffic Safety Equipment: Support the delivery of equipment to job sites, including loading and unloading under supervision.
• General Organization and Maintenance of Shop/Yard: Help maintain cleanliness and organization in the shop and yard, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Shipping/Receiving Parts and Equipment: Assist with inspecting incoming shipments and processing orders for parts and equipment.
• Interacting with Customers: Provide basic customer support by addressing simple inquiries and relaying information to senior staff.

This could be a great fit for you if you possess:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with hand tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Technology/Equipment:

• Computer skills and proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office products

Physical and Mental Demands

The Equipment Service Technician is predominantly an shop-based role. The primary physical and mental demands include:

Shop-based roles:

• Performs extensive standing, driving, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and climbing.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Positions self to maintain equipment in the shop and on a roadside, including on equipment that is overhead and near the ground.
• Inspects equipment to detect maintenance issues.
• Moves safely over uneven terrain.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision
• Works in hot and cold environments and on concrete floors.
• All work environments will have moderate noise exposure.
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods.
• Wears personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes and gloves most of the day.
• Qualifies for a DOT medical card as a requirement of driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)
• Able to read and speak English well enough to perform certain tasks such as converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, make legible entries on reports and records, and communicate with inspectors and other law enforcement officials (per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations requirements of drivers of commercial motor vehicles).

What We Value:

Lead from the Front We never settle for good enough. We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards Weve built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We dont cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply.

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLCs policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.