DeKalb Tool Rental offers an extensive selection of rental equipment and tools to North-Central Illinois. Items range in variety from handheld power tools to small gas-powered equipment, to skid steer loaders and aerial equipment. As a Rental Yard Technician, you are responsible for explaining the safe and proper operation of rental equipment to customers, loading and unloading equipment into customer's vehicles, writing orders and taking payment through computer software, filling out check in/out paperwork as equipment leaves and returns, performing routine maintenance and basic to moderate repairs to equipment, and delivering equipment to customers as needed. The right candidate for this position is professional, has high expectations of themselves and others, pays attention to the smallest details, and can pivot from one task to another on a moment's notice. As a Rental Yard Technician, you will be expected to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures and work directly with customers and other employees.
We are willing to work with the right candidates to design full or part time schedules within our operating hours.
Equipment rental is an exciting industry to be a part of, we can promise no two days will be the same. This is a great opportunity for those seeking both full-time and part-time employment. We are looking for candidates who are searching for the next step in their career, as well as those who are looking for part-time work. Semi-retired/retired jobseekers who are looking to work a few days per week are also encouraged to apply!
Some examples of duties and responsibilities include:
• Stage equipment outside the store every morning paying attention to what is in season
• Professionally assist rental and sales customers, asking qualifying questions to determine the appropriate equipment for each project and make suggestions to maximize every sale
• Ensure that customer expectations are always exceeded with excellent interpersonal skills
• Keep shop and yard space organized and clean, including sweeping, moping. etc.
• Write rental orders and accept payment via computer software, close rental orders upon return.
• Assist customers as they come to pick up and return their rental equipment including reviewing operation and safety instructions verbally with customers
• Complete check in/out paperwork as equipment leaves and returns to the rental yard
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment as it is returned
• Perform basic and moderate repairs to equipment including diagnosing reported issues, ordering parts, executing repairs, and logging repair costs in computer system
• Load and unload heavy equipment from trucks and trailers
• Perform delivery and pickup of equipment to customers with pickup truck and trailer
• Maintain building and grounds including mowing, trimming, and snow removal
• Performing service calls to repair equipment out on rent, including after-hours service calls as necessary
Below is a list of job requirements.
• Must have a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
• Some experience towing trailers up to 14,000 lbs. preferred
• Preference given to candidates with mechanical, construction, or rental backgrounds
• Must pass drug screen prior to employment and additional screens throughout employment
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write English clearly and fluently
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs on a regular basis
• Formal small engine repair training and/or certification is preferred but not required
• Position is subject to a criminal background check
If you read everything above and you are interested in joining one of the fastest growing tool rental companies in Dekalb County, please drop in with a copy of your current resume. Interviews are being conducted immediately when the General Manager is on duty.