Field Service Equipment Mechanic

Who we are

Cal-West Rentals, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, full-service equipment rental company since 1958. We pride ourselves on offering excellent customer service and quality rental equipment to homeowners, small and large contractors.

Our rental inventory is always meticulously maintained and serviced to the highest possible standard. We carry the most reliable and highest quality brand name tools and equipment for the homeowner and commercial construction market as well as other professional industries like wineries, landscaping, industrial/biotech, and production companies.

With locations in Petaluma, San Rafael & now in San Mateo, Cal-West Rentals delivers rental equipment, all over the greater Bay Area and beyond.

Who we’re looking for

We're excited to add a full-time Field Service Equipment Mechanic at our brand-new San Mateo, CA location! If you have a strong background in maintaining construction equipment, with expertise in hydraulics, electronics, and both gas and diesel machinery, we want to hear from you. We're seeking a dedicated professional who thrives in a team environment, is passionate about delivering top-notch service to our customers, and takes pride in doing quality, honest work. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing company, this is the role for you.

If you are interested, please follow the link below to apply directly via our website:

https://www.calwestrentals.com/open-positions/

What you’ll do

- Greet customers and provide expert assistance with equipment use, operation, shutdown, and safety procedures.

- Travel promptly and safely to and from customer locations.

- Efficiently evaluate and troubleshoot equipment repairs on-site, ensuring quick and safe resolutions.

- Inspect equipment for damage, record usage hours, mileage, and fuel levels.

- Service and maintain equipment to ensure it meets safety standards and manufacturer operation guidelines, ready for rental.

- Manage parts orders and maintain accurate inventory records.

- Keep the shop and equipment clean and well-maintained.

- Uphold a consistently safe work environment.

- Adhere to all government and company safety policies, procedures, and regulations, including reporting any unsafe equipment, incidents, or violations.

- Assist in training new mechanics and technicians, offering guidance as needed.

To stand out you’ll need to

- Be at least 21 years of age.

- Possess a valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.

- Bring 2+ years of experience as a mechanic in the equipment rental or construction industry.

- Demonstrate fluency in English, both spoken and written.

- Excel at prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- Work efficiently with minimal supervision.

- Maintain a strong focus on safety.

- Be physically capable of frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 70 pounds.

- Regularly perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.

- Adapt to working both indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions, with and without climate control.

- Have a keen sense of smell, essential for safely working with various chemicals, including gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane gas, cleaning solvents, and aerosol paints and cleaners.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive pay ranging from $45.00 – $55.00 per hour DOE

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with $500 employer contribution

- Generous paid time off, including 12 days of accrued PTO and 6 company-paid holidays

- 401(k) Plan with a 6% employer match

- Education assistance to foster your professional growth

- Annual safety gear reimbursement

Cal-West Rentals, Inc. Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a drug screening and physical, in addition to the verification of legally required documentation demonstrating the individual’s eligibility to work in the United States.