Equipment Technician

Who We Are:

A-Rent Test Equipment, LLC (a-rent.com), founded in Chicago in 2019, is focused on reliability of the electrical grid. We’re supporting America’s transition to renewable energy, electric vehicles and a lower carbon future.

From our multiple locations, we rent specialized electrical test equipment used by our client’s technicians nationwide to test switchgear, transformers, cables and other electrical infrastructure. We own a $15+ million fleet of test equipment from top OEMs (including Doble, Omicron, Megger, Fluke and HV Diagnostics) and use an advanced cloud-based ERP system to enable smooth rental logistics and asset management.

What We Need:?

This position will report directly to the Operations Lead. The role is full-time and on-site in our Houston, TX office. Our business is growing, and we’re recruiting an Electrical Test Equipment Technician to fulfill rental orders, process returns and execute local delivery / shipping logistics. The ability to work accurately and flexibly in a fast-paced environment is critical.

What You Will Do:

- Complies with and participates in company safety and quality programs

- Able to work a 9:30 am to 6:00 pm regular schedule Monday – Friday, with flexibility to stay until 7:00 pm or later on short notice when required by customer needs.

- Ability to work occasional weekends, overtime and Holidays will also be required and is scheduled in advance.

- Reliable, high energy and possesses a strong work ethic

- Motivated to maintain attention to detail in their work and to learn our processes

- Prepare orders for outbound shipments in a timely fashion, not limited but to include building boxes and crates

- Inspect and inventory all returned equipment and perform functional tests

- Comfortable working with computers for inventory control and shipping software

- Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- 1-2 years background with electronics / electrical equipment and military technical background or PMEL is a plus.

- 1-2 years background working in a warehouse.

- High school diploma

- Able to work standing up throughout the day, handle warehouse equipment and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Valid drivers license and clean, insurable driving record

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

What We Offer:

- $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

- 40 Hours per week

- Generous medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) offerings

- A team that cares about you and invests in growth!