Electrical Technician at 1001 United Rentals (N A), Inc — Houston, TX

As an Electrical Technician, you will use your skills to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks, as well as minor repairs on equipment, in a safe and professional manner. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you’ll have the potential to work towards higher level Tech roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.

What you'll do

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment before and after use for damage, operational condition, ohm check, amp check, safety decals, and safety compliance
• Report the machine condition to the counter person or Service Manager for appropriate billing to the customer
• Load and unload equipment while complying with DOT regulations for height, width, and weight
• Clean all equipment, and prepare equipment for new rental contracts or for sale
• Check the equipment, demonstrate the proper use of it, and familiarize the customer with each piece of equipment
• Perform minor repairs on rental equipment and tools in a safe manner including contactor/relay cleaning, small component replacement, and tag equipment for rental ready status
• Assist higher-level technicians as needed
• Assist in the pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals, Inc. locations for purchases or repairs
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Basic verbal and written skills
• Basic electrical aptitude
• Must own tools applicable to this position and have a working knowledge of tools
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to understand the rental cycle
• Strong experience and working knowledge of transformer operation and components
• Size and configure voltage taps, and properly bond Transformers from 120VAC to 230KV
• Utilize and specify Wye/Wye, Delta/Wye, Wye/Delta and Auto configured transformers
• Experience in using the following the test sets (but not limited to); Turns Ratio(single and three phase), Winding Resistance, DLRO, Doble.
• Interpret test results for further trouble shooting (Turns Ratio(single and three phase), Winding Resistance, DLRO, Doble)
• Fabrication and welding skills needed to repair or complete transformer repairs

Why join us?

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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