Power Rental Service Technician
ABOUT US
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we've been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Power Rental Service Technician positionmaintains, services, repairs, and prepares equipment for rental within the Power Rental team, including mobile electrical generation and distribution, compressed air, temperature control, pumps, and lighting equipment. This is a skilled service technician position who workslargely independentlyat a variety of company and customer locations, including industrial, commercial, hospital, and residential sites. The Power Rental Service Technician reports to the ServiceOperations Manager andserves customers typically located throughout the Middle and West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi territory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Rental Sales team by responding to customer needs in a positive, safe, andtimelymanner, ensuring maximum value for work isperformed.
- Maintain equipment in a "ready-to-rent," clean and available status, and willbe responsible forthe preparation and organization of inventory within storage yards.
- Deliver company equipment to customer locations as needed.
- Operateequipment todetermineservice or repair work needed and willmonitorand maintain proper fluid levels and performance specifications.
- Research and order parts for equipment service and will perform minor repairs needed tomaintainequipment.
- Read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, companypoliciesand operating procedures.
- Will be helpful to have a working understanding of circuit theory or an ability to understand electrical schematics or wiring diagrams and must be proficient in the use of test equipment.
- May have to lift up to 25-30 pounds on occasion.
- Requires frequent hand use for typing, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diplomarequired, college and/or technical education preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILL, & ABILITIES
- Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours asrequired, and must be able to work independently in remote locations.
- Mustdemonstrateprofessionalism, integrity, adaptability, anda strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Possess andmaintaina current, valid state driver's license with a current DOT medical card asrequiredfor towing.
- Mustpossessbasicset of industrial tools, including industrial hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, and multimeters.
- Able to travel in an assigned region, and able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, sometimes with short notice.Overnight travel may occasionally be required.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks- they're essential for employee well-being and success. We've designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here's an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.
THE BASICS
- Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option
- Vision and dental insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- 401k matching
- Profit Sharing
- 8 paid holidays annually
- Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
WHAT SETS US APART
- Competitive pay
- Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
- Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
- Company Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
- Training and Development programs
- Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
- Financial Wellness programs
Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Listing is current as of Jan 30, 2026 02:44 PM
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