Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Apprentice

EquipmentShare•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) for its rental facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The role focuses on safely maintaining and repairing rental and customer equipment, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Technicians use independent judgment, document work, assist with equipment and parts delivery, and may travel to customer job sites when required. The position includes year-round company-provided OEM training and may involve on-call scheduling with additional compensation.

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.
Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
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; employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
Use technology such as laptops and tablets.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain a clean and professional service vehicle when working as a field mechanic.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly family dinner night.
Competitive compensation.
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.
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.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.