Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Apprentice

EquipmentShare • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The role focuses on learning and performing maintenance and repairs on rental and customer equipment and tools, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Technicians use a high degree of independent judgment, technology such as laptops and tablets, and company-provided OEM training throughout the year. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours; the position is also subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. When required, the technician may travel to customer job sites to service equipment. Employment is contingent on a background check, and this safety-sensitive position requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

Requirements

• Must own tools applicable to the position.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate preferred.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets comfortably as part of the work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete and maintain paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and on time each day.
• Assist with equipment and parts pick-up and delivery.
• When required, travel to customer job sites to repair and maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
• Maintain a clean and professional service vehicle when working as a field mechanic.
• Complete year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role.
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Competitive compensation.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED