Who we are
Cal-West Rentals, Inc.
is a family-owned and operated, full-service equipment rental company based in Petaluma, CA 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.
Cal-West Rentals is open Monday - Friday and frequently delivers rental equipment, within the greater Bay Area, from our Petaluma, San Rafael, and San Mateo, CA locations.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for full-time Equipment Mechanics for our new location in San Mateo, CA, to work for a great manager.
The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining equipment in the construction space and will have knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas and diesel machinery.
We’re most interested in people who can excel as part of a team, are passionate about helping customers, and are eager to do good honest work.
There is the possibility of potential field service work from our service truck too!
What you’ll do
Essential job duties and responsibilities include:
- Check equipment for damage, record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels
- Service equipment to ensure equipment is safe, meets the manufacturers operation standards, and can be considered “Ready To Rent”
- Assist customers on equipment use, operation, shutdown, and safety requirements and procedures
- Complete part orders
- Maintain a clean shop and work area, keeping tools organized
- Comply with all government and company safety policies, procedures, and regulations including reporting any unsafe equipment, incidents, conditions, or safety violations
- Assist in the training of new mechanics and technicians, and advise as needed
- Assist co-workers, clientele, and the general public
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Must have 1-2 years mechanic service experience in the equipment rental, construction industry, and/or related field
- Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to function well as part of a team
Work conditions and physical requirements
This work is physically demanding and will require a considerable degree of physical strength and stamina.
Physical requirements include:
- Being able to stand for long periods of time
- Working indoors and in general warehouse conditions, and outside under varying weather conditions without heat or air conditioning
- This position requires frequent lifting and a significant degree of walking, bending, and transporting objects of various weights and dimensions.
- Job functions may expose employee to chemicals, including but not limited to, gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane gas, cleaning solvents, and aerosol paints and cleaners.
Due to the physical nature of these chemicals, a sense of smell is required.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Compensation and benefits
- $27 - $40 per hour depending on experience
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA + $500 employer contribution
- Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with 6% employer match
- Safety gear reimbursement
- Education assistance
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