District Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a District Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on newer equipment fleets. The position uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from many makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime is paid after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. Field work may require travel to customer job sites, and the technician is expected to keep the service vehicle clean and professional. The company provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools. The position requires safe work practices, independent judgment in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, and timely completion of paper or electronic work-order documentation. The technician may assist with training lower-level technicians and with equipment and parts pickup and delivery. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen and a background check.
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.
- Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- Able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- May need to be clean-shaven to enter certain customer worksites.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school certificate.
- Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Responsibilities
- Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
- Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
- Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using 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 pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
- Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
- Keep the service vehicle clean and professional.
- Complete year-round company-provided OEM training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Monthly family dinner night.
- Competitive compensation.
- 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.
- Year-round company-provided OEM training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
