Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Akron, OH

16d•$20 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Akron, Ohio. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, using EquipmentShare’s technology and diagnostic information to manage work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and identify issues. The role involves working independently on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. When required, the technician travels to customer job sites to service equipment and maintains the service vehicle in a clean, professional manner. Company-provided OEM training is offered year-round. 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 for on-call work. The stated pay range is $19.50–$42 per hour; experience and location may affect the final rate.

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.
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 is also contingent on 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.

Responsibilities

Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
Maintain and repair 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 equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
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

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.
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.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.