Apprentice Shop Service Technician - Texas First Rentals

Job Posted: 2025-05-28
Location:
Van Alstyne, TX, US

Job Summary: The Apprentice Shop Service Technician will assist the Shop Service Supervisor through on-the-job training (OJT) while learning and developing as a technician. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.


Essential Functions:



  • Assists in performing maintenance and repair of rental fleet

  • Assists with installation, repairs, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical and electrical components

  • Examines and test equipment, components, and parts to ensure the proper functioning

  • Adjusts, connects, or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts

  • Attends required classroom instructions by Pro-Tech and HDSI classes

  • Maintains safety training and procedures

  • Receives coaching, mentoring, and feedback from service leadership

  • Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

  • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

  • Performs other duties as assigned


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:



  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic and its applications

  • Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Ability to read, write, and interpret information

  • Ability to follow directions and guidelines

  • Ability to receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from Service Leadership

  • Ability to learn many different types of repair procedures on a variety of mechanical equipment

  • Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences


Education and Experience:



  • High school diploma or equivalent required


Travel:



  • Very limited travel and overnight stays are expected for this position


Physical Requirements:



  • Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment

  • Routinely moves materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds

  • Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue

  • Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbing up and down ladders

  • Be able to safely maneuver and work around equipment

  • Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work


Work Environment:



  • Regularly works indoors and outdoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity

  • Uses of hand and power tools to complete tasks

  • Noise level may be loud at times and may be exposed to whole-body vibration

  • Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment

  • May spend time in stationary, confined, and high places


 


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