Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

EquipmentShare • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic at its rental facility in Central Austin, Texas. The role provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Mechanics have the opportunity to work on a newer fleet and use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using data from hundreds of makes and models.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. Field work may require travel to customer job sites. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available.

Requirements

• Must 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.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate preferred.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.
• Field Technicians may need to be clean-shaven to enter customer worksites with that requirement.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to support work.
• 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 on time each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• When required, travel to customer job sites to repair or 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, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED