Preventative Maintenance Technician

Interested in building a hands-on career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and doing things the right way? RDO Equipment Co. is looking for a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our customers by keeping their equipment running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy working with heavy equipment, value consistency, and take pride in preventative care, this could be a great fit. Apply today!

What's In It For You:

• $30 - $44 / hour
• Competitive wages and profit sharing program to match your skills and experience.
• An opportunity to participate in a career path program which gives you autonomy to manage your own career.
• Tool reimbursement program.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO's benefits page.
• A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall - they're how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you'll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world's leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we're a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family's values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO Equipment Co. in Portland belongs to our Vermeer division, focused on providing a variety of Vermeer products, parts and services to customers around the U.S. RDOs Vermeer division includes eight locations. Portland is a crucial part of this network, which stretches from California to Minnesota. Are you ready to join a team that works closely with arborists, landscaping companies, contractors, forestry companies, municipalities and other customers who value a knowledgeable Vermeer partner?

What You Will Do:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs: on heavy equipment.
• Complete routine service work: change fluids, replace filters, lubricate components, and perform minor parts replacement.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely: while working in the shop or field.
• Maintain inventory and organization: of the lube truck and service materials.
• Promote preventative maintenance services: and support positive customer relationships.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need:

• Mechanical Aptitude: diesel or mechanical experience preferred; technical training is a plus.
• Required Tools: basic tools needed to perform preventative maintenance work.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Class B CDL with air brakes required to safely operate company vehicles.
• Communication Skills: strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical Skills: comfort using computers and technology for documentation and reporting.
• Valid work authorization: candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Tight-knit team: Everyone, from parts and service to sales, works together to serve the customer and grow the business.
• High-performing team: Creating unique solutions to problems is what we do at a high level in Portland.
• Training and support: In Portland. you'll find supportive management who values your growth. Our leaders always help facilitate training opportunities within RDO and within our local vendor network.
• Growth opportunities: Advance your career through promotion within the Portland store and beyond.