Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Columbus, Ohio. The technician provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. The role offers the opportunity to work on the company’s fleet and use its 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, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The stated pay range is $19.50–$42 per hour; final compensation may vary based on experience and location. Field Technicians may travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment and are responsible for keeping their service vehicle clean and professional. The role involves working independently on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, documenting work, assisting with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, and helping train less experienced technicians as needed. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Employment is also contingent on passing 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.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; must have a clean 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.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certificate preferred.
Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
Follow safe practices when repairing equipment.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in a timely manner 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.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional.
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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.