Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Provides equipment & tool rentals and engineered solutions across industries to support projects and operations.
Film Equipment Technician
Handle, maintain, and move film equipment and cranes in a rental shop.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Equipment Technician role supports equipment handling, logistics, maintenance, and shop operations for film and construction gear. Technicians work closely with fellow staff to load/unload cranes, operate forklifts, manage check-ins/check-outs, and keep the shop clean and organized. They also provide customer service to crews on set and coordinate with management, CSRs, and logistics teams. Key duties include loading and unloading equipment, operating forklifts, performing arm swaps on cranes, and maintaining accurate inventory using the Wynne System. Technicians clean, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair gear, ensuring safety compliance and shop readiness. They assist with labeling, shelving, palletizing, and continuous workflow improvements. • Load, unload, and position cranes, remote heads, and other equipment using trailers and forklifts. • Perform crane arm swaps and manage equipment check-ins/check-outs via the Wynne System. • Clean, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair gear to maintain operational readiness. • Maintain an organized, safety-compliant shop and storage areas. • Provide customer service and technical support to on-set crews and internal teams. • Coordinate gear movements and job preparation with management, CSRs, and logistics. • Track inventory, label, shelf, and palletize equipment for efficient rentals.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸crane loading
- ▸forklift ops
- ▸arm swaps
- ▸wynne system
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸customer support
What You Bring
Candidates should have experience with film equipment, cranes, or machinery, and be able to operate a forklift or obtain certification. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environment are required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills, along with a commitment to safety, are essential; carpentry skills are a plus. • Operate a forklift (or obtain certification) and possess strong mechanical aptitude. • Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies. • Carpentry skills advantageous for repairs and shop projects.
Requirements
- ▸forklift
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸carpentry
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
- ▸safety
Benefits
Sunbelt Rentals aims to be the customer's first choice in equipment rental, offering a vast fleet of pumps, scaffolding, and construction tools. We combine industry-leading equipment with friendly, knowledgeable staff, and invest heavily in our workforce through competitive benefits and extensive on-the-job training. As a national company with over 1,000 locations, we support growth and career advancement for our employees. Base pay ranges from $22.89 to $31.47 per hour, dependent on factors such as location and experience. Sunbelt Rentals offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, holidays, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more. We encourage veterans to apply and support service members. • Earn $22.89–$31.47 hourly, with benefits such as health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
Work Environment
Onsite