Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Vandalia Rental – Sharonville, Ohio

To provide the best quality rental equipment to our customers is paramount to the success of Vandalia Rental. The in-house Heavy Equipment Mechanics play a critical component to that success, and we need them. If you enjoy repairing things and have a love for heavy equipment, this may be the last career posting you need to read!

What you want to know:

• Competitive Pay: $26-$33+/hour - Overtime available weekly
• Bonus Potential - Paid Monthly
• Tool Allowance, up to $1,200 annually
• Medical, dental, vision and life Insurances
• 401(k) with $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of your salary
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company donation program to charity of your choice and paid volunteer time
• Tuition assistance
• Generous rental discounts

What you will do:

• Perform all repairs and all levels of preventive maintenance and planned maintenance on equipment
• Perform Pre-delivery Inspections on newly purchased equipment
• Perform all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and engine related repairs on all equipment (Equipment ranging from small hand-held pieces to 180’ Boom Lifts and everything in between)
• Assist customers via telephone with troubleshooting equipment issues
• Other stuff that may not be listed here, but nothing too crazy

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or experience with similar diesel equipment (large generators & pumps) strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems (EX: electrical troubleshooting & hydraulic system troubleshooting)
• Must love to work on stuff, specifically construction, agricultural and industrial type equipment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (CDL is a plus)
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to sit or stand for long period of time, often whole shifts
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, grip, grab as needed (all the stuff you need to do as a mechanic)
• Must be able to be around dust, grease, general shop odors and other elements commonly found in construction and industrial workplaces
• Must have a winning attitude and a desire to have fun!