Apprentice Rental Equipment Technician

ABOUT WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT:

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service - but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our Purpose: "Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow"
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE:

Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include:

• Three weeks of PTO
• Company paid premiums for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety boot stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

THINK-ACT-BE SAFE - At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

FULL SUMMARY

While under the direction of a Master or Journeyman Level Rental Technician, this position is a development opportunity for entry level candidates with mechanical aptitude and basic machine knowledge or prior technician experience at an apprentice level. The duties listed below require basic understanding and will be developed as the technician advances through the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan. (TCDP)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Rental software.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Strong customer service experience required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 6 months customer service experience required.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain a Medical Card required.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. in accordance with Western States' Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive