District Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Allentown, PA

6d•$22 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a District Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on the company’s newest fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues across many equipment makes and models. The position involves repairing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, using independent judgment to identify causes and corrective actions. When required, the technician travels to customer job sites and maintains a clean, professional service vehicle. The role also includes completing work-order documentation, assisting with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, and helping train lower-level technicians as needed. Year-round company-provided OEM training is offered. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The stated pay range is $22–$45 per hour; experience and location may affect the final rate.

Requirements

Own tools applicable to the position.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
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, including laptops and tablets, to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
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.
Maintain complete and timely paperwork or electronic documentation of work performed in work orders.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
When required, travel to customer job sites to repair and maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
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.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.