Equipment Field Service Technician (Master Equipment Technician)

AMECO•Prairieville, LA

2d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

AMECO is hiring an experienced Equipment Field Service Technician to support its regional rental fleet through field service, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The position is based at the Prairieville, Louisiana facility and includes work in the shop and at customer or project sites. The technician independently services aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, generators, welding machines, and other industrial construction equipment, interacts frequently with customers, and works with minimal supervision. Travel is primarily within an approximate 200-mile radius, with occasional overnight travel based on business needs. The role requires a combination of education, technical training, and related equipment repair experience totaling six or more years; equivalent combinations may be considered. The technician must provide personally owned basic tools, while AMECO provides larger or specialized tools. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the technician may assist with training and technical guidance for other equipment technicians. Work takes place in shop settings, project worksites, and customer or vendor facilities, sometimes near moving mechanical parts or exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Work may involve outdoor activity and inclement weather. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required in production or manufacturing areas. Overtime, including weekends, and occasional overnight travel may be required. AMECO offers career development, professional training, leadership advancement opportunities, organizational stability, and a total rewards package. Benefits include competitive base salary and performance-based incentive opportunities; medical coverage with PPO and HDHP options and HSA or FSA eligibility; dental and vision insurance; eight paid company holidays; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%; company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; and voluntary supplemental benefits. Additional executive benefits and perquisites may be available based on role eligibility.

Requirements

A combination of education, technical training, and related equipment repair experience totaling six or more years; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills.
Technical knowledge necessary to independently inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair assigned equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment systems.
Hands-on experience servicing aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, welding machines, generators, and other general industrial or construction equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
Ability to organize work, prioritize assignments, and resolve problems with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide technical assistance or training to other technicians when requested.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, and occasional overnight travel as required.
Must provide personally owned basic tools; AMECO provides larger or specialized tools.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; non-CDL driver requirements may include a motor vehicle record review, driver physical, and road test.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform hands-on equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair in shop and field environments.
Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather when required.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate an assigned service vehicle and travel to customer or project sites.

Responsibilities

Perform major and non-routine inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on customer-owned and company-owned equipment in the shop and at customer or project sites.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and related equipment systems and implement effective repairs.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly, including work orders, parts orders, billing information, and warranty records, as applicable.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-resolution support to other technicians when requested.
Communicate professionally with customers about equipment condition, repairs, service requirements, and status updates.
Maintain an orderly, safe, and service-ready work area and assigned service truck.
Plan, organize, and complete assignments as directed while operating with minimal supervision.
Assist with training and technical guidance for other equipment technicians, as requested.
Maintain compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and customer or project-site requirements.
Adhere to and support AMECO Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Sustainability Policies.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations and work overtime, including weekends, as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
Executive-level leadership development and continuing education opportunities.
Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP options with HSA or FSA eligibility.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Eight paid company holidays annually.
Paid time off (PTO) program.
401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and additional Life Insurance coverage.
Additional executive benefits and perquisites may be available based on role eligibility.
Career development opportunities, ongoing professional training, leadership advancement pathways, and organizational stability.