Equipment Maintenance Technician

Lifting Gear Hire Corp
Lakeland, FL
Description:

Founded in 1990, LGH stands at the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums you visit.

We have an immediate need for a mechanically inclined individual to join our team where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our top-notch rental equipment, guaranteeing its immediate availability for safe utilization.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your mechanical knowledge to:

Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our quality standards.

Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical, hand operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment.

Operate forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse as part of daily operations.

Drive company vehicles to transport rental orders in a safe and timely manner.

Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Full Time; Occasional overtime may be required.

Location: Lakeland, FL

Minimum Starting Pay: $22.00 / hour

You may also be eligible for a $1.00/hour increase after 6 months of employment, plus annual performance increases at 1 year and each year thereafter.

Benefits: Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time; full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, basic life insurance, plus additional optional voluntary benefits; vested 401(k) with 5% company match; continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program.

Requirements:

Education/Training : High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Mechanical background or aptitude strongly preferred.

Hand and power tool experience desired.

Experience working on air hoists, comealongs, manual hoists, electric hoists or other rigging equipment beneficial, but not required.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Driver's License with good driving record and the ability to meet insurance underwriting guidelines required.

DOT certification required upon commencement of employment (at LGH expense); certification must be maintained.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

All employment offers are contingent upon the ability to pass the following:

  • Background Check & Employment Verifications
  • Hair Follicle Drug Test

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

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Posted 2026-03-18

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