PSD Rental Prep/Yard Tech

Primary Function
The PSD Rental Prep/ Yard Technician maintains PSD Rental inventory and yard by properly receiving/disbursing rental equipment that is returned and that is shipped.  The duties include maintaining the organization of PSD Rental assets on the PSD Rental yard. 

Essential Duties

Equipment Check-In / Check-Out and System Updates 

• Perform equipment check-out prior to customer delivery or pickup following inspection  
• Perform equipment check-in upon return from rental activity  
• Communicate equipment status updates to PSD Rental Specialist, Inventory Coordinator, and Rental Operations Manager  
• Update equipment status in business systems within four hours of dispatch or return and no later than end of business day  

Rental Yard Inventory Management 

• Maintain organization of rental yard inventory to ensure accurate tracking and readiness  
• Establish and maintain Rental Return Line and stage all returned equipment until checked in and prepped  
• Establish and maintain Rental Ready Line and stage all serviced equipment after preparation for deployment  

Equipment Preparation, Loading, and Logistics 

• Prepare PSD rental equipment for customer delivery including loading and unloading trucks  
• Move and relocate generators, air compressors, air conditioners, chillers, and related equipment using forklift or yard tractor  
• Verify and top off fuel and DEF levels as needed and record usage for customer billing  
• Test run rental equipment and perform load bank testing and operational adjustments as required  

Equipment Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair 

• Inspect and test rental units prior to delivery to ensure operational reliability and presentation standards  
• Perform routine maintenance including washing, cleaning, and paint touch-ups on rental equipment  
• Conduct minor repairs as assigned by Supervisor or Lead Technician  
• Work with various materials and chemicals including fuels, acids, solvents, paints, and cleaning agents  

Tools, Safety, and Operational Support 

• Use basic hand tools to support maintenance and repair activities  
• Utilize specialized tools provided for equipment service and diagnostics  
• Follow assigned work priorities and complete tasks as directed by supervisory staff 

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School diploma preferred. 

Work Experience

• 3+ years of related mechanical experience. 

Physical

• Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. 
• Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.   
• Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 80 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.   
• Must be certified and capable of operating a forklift to move assets. 

Other

• Has operated or can quickly learn to operate various PSD Rental products or equipment. 
• Must be able to effectively communicate using telephone to receive instructions and to provide service information. 
• Demonstrates and communicates genuine customer service skills. 
• Ability to read and comprehend shipping information and follow through on verbal communications 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.   
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.   
• Must have basic PC skills, preferably with MS Office (Word, Outlook and other Windows based programs).  
• Must be able to daily operate a service vehicle and drive for extended periods to reach customer’s locations.  
• Conduct all business and social activities in a manner which reflects integrity and professional excellence. 
• Must have and maintain a valid state drivers license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC’s operation) AND possess a safe driving record, as outlined in our GPEC Motor Vehicle Policy. Some vehicles may require having or obtaining a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and/or a DOT medical card.