Automotive Technician

Are you in search of a company that resonates with your proactive spirit and entrepreneurial mindset? Your search ends here with Premier Truck Rental!

We take immense pride in furnishing clients with a range of options, including monthly 4x4 Crew Cab Work Trucks, Utility Reel and Pole Trailers, Equipment Trailers, and Equipment Rentals. Our quest is to find exceptional individuals who align with our dedication to maintaining superior standards in work, all while prioritizing our customers' needs, ensuring optimal team productivity. If you are someone who possesses a strong work ethic and a relentless drive, and thrives in collaborative environments, we eagerly await your connection!

Our Rental Technicians at PTR are the lifeblood of our operations. They are responsible for many of the pre-delivery upfitting and inspections. Working together with team members, our experienced technicians perform hundreds of aftermarket installations per month to keep our customized rental fleet working.   

COMPENSATION

Hourly range: $17 - $22 per hour DOE. This position has a competitive compensation package that is a combination of hourly base pay plus profit sharing paid quarterly after 1 year of employment.

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We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion for the role, even if you don't meet every single requirement listed. We value diversity of thought and experience, and we believe that a variety of perspectives will help us to better serve our customers and community.

• Responsible for pre-delivery inspections, dots, decals/sticker install, wiring/strobing, toolbox/transfer tank installation, ladder rack build and install, inverter stall, all kinds of lighting installs, quality checks, test drives, checkouts, and additional customer upfits on our rental fleet of F150-F750 series vehicles. 
• Safely perform connection of mechanical and electrical aftermarket components – such as fuel transfer pumps and safety strobe lighting. 
• Complete installations in a timely manner, meeting rental schedule deadlines set by the Department Manager.
• Verify all installation items have been properly installed, and complete workshop orders with accuracy.  
• Understand and execute all quality and safety standards regarding installation procedures and best practices, with work performed passing a final quality inspection.  
• Perform electronic vehicle check-in and check-out inspections via a tablet with close attention to detail.
• Perform all metal fabrication work (welding, cutting, drilling) required for the production build processes, and upfit processes.  
• Work together with team members and Department Manager to continuously improve installation processes.  

• 1-2 years of mechanical and/or electrical experience. And/or currently attending an automotive or electrical technical school.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot basic automotive mechanical and electrical problems.
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence and use a tablet.  
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to work both inside the shop environment and outdoors.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wellness Program: Experience our on-site CrossFit-style gym, complete with a dedicated full-time personal trainer. Engage in group classes, virtual personal training sessions, training program development, and nutrition coaching programs offered.

Employee Perks: Enjoy a range of benefits including PTR Swag and a Uniform/Boot Allowance. Explore our on-site Micro-Markets for a variety of snack choices. Avail discounts on Phone Services, Supplier Vehicles, Mobile Detailing, and Tool & Equipment purchases, among other offerings.

Profit Sharing Program: Join our Profit Sharing Program, a direct involvement in PTR's triumphs, with the potential for quarterly financial rewards based on the company's profitability.

Comprehensive Benefits: Embrace a holistic benefits package that commences on your very first day at PTR. This encompassing package incorporates competitive remuneration, outstanding healthcare (including mental health and virtual healthcare), dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, enjoy generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and coverage for life, accidental death, and disability. Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities and more.

Structured Training & Feedback: Our partnership with the Predictive Index ensures that we provide optimal support and understanding of our team members' motivations. Customized training, coaching, and feedback are regular features. Performance and attitude evaluations are conducted every 6 months, emphasizing growth.

Culture & Connection: Just as we cultivate personalized relationships with our customers, we foster the same approach within our team. A tech-forward workplace nurtures a highly collaborative culture, aligned with our core values. We promote inclusivity through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), PTR Field Days, PTR Text Alerts, the Extra Mile recognition program, and numerous other initiatives.

Premier Truck Rental Is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Our unwavering commitment involves consistently expanding our inclusive team, encompassing a wide array of backgrounds, viewpoints, and talents. Our ethos staunchly opposes any form of discrimination, embracing individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.

If you require support or accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to reach out to us at careers@rentptr.com. We are here to assist.