Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

EquipmentShare•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic at its rental facility in Central Austin, Texas. The mechanic will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a new fleet. The position uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using data from many makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. When required, the field mechanic travels to customer job sites and maintains a clean, professional service vehicle. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a background check, and an offer is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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.
Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Passing a 10-panel drug screen is a condition of an employment offer; 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

Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
Use technology, including laptops and tablets, comfortably.
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, including work orders, accurately and promptly each day.
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

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.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.