Rental Technician - Electrician

The Rental Technician - Electrician is responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and preparing rental electrical equipment to ensure it is safe, reliable, and ready for customer deployment. This role supports our Temporary Power Solutions division by maintaining the rental fleet to the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and prepare rental and sales electrical equipment for customer deployment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and complete corrective repairs using industry best practices.
• Conduct operational testing, electrical testing, and quality inspections to verify equipment performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Prepare equipment to meet customer project specifications and delivery requirements.
• Complete maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair documentation accurately and communicate major repair needs to the Rental Foreman.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, functional testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and movement of rental equipment throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely while maintaining an organized shop, warehouse, and storage yard.
• Support inventory activities, including equipment identification, tracking, and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Shipping & Receiving, and the Rental Foreman to meet customer expectations and support emergency and after-hours service requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety & Quality

• Follow all company safety policies, regulations, and safe work practices.
• Properly wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Safely operate tools, equipment, and material handling equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Perform all work to company quality standards and ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and customer-ready.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns.
• Participate in required safety training, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Supported

Responsibilities include inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of:

• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Manual Transfer Switches
• Distribution Panels
• Dry-Type Transformers
• Pad-Mounted Transformers
• Substation Transformers
• Load Banks
• Power Distribution Equipment
• Cable Assemblies
• Motor Starters
• Circuit Breakers
• Splitters
• Additional temporary power equipment across multiple voltage and amperage classifications

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent industrial/commercial electrical experience.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing electrical testing using Megger, Hi-Pot, TTR, Power Factor, Resistance Bridge, or similar testing equipment preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with heavier lifting performed using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces as required.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop or material handling equipment, as required.
• Ability to distinguish colors, labels, and equipment markings when performing job duties.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, and other protective equipment, as required.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor manufacturing, warehouse, and rental operations environments that may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible schedules, and respond to after-hours support as business needs require.