Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Lexington, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The role provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, using company technology and diagnostic information to identify root causes and determine corrective actions. The position may require travel to customer job sites to service equipment and is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. Year-round OEM training is provided.

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.
Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable, clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen; 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 while repairing equipment.
Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
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 and maintain paperwork or 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 and maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
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.
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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.