Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Waco, Texas. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including equipment with complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose problems using machine data. Field technicians may travel to customer job sites for repairs and maintenance. 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. Company-provided OEM training is available year-round.
Requirements
- Own tools applicable to the position.
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
- Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and 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.
- 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; an offer is contingent on passing it.
- 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 technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
- Follow safe practices when repairing equipment.
- Use laptops and tablets to support work.
- 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 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 (role dependent)
- 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
- Year-round company-provided OEM training
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling
- Overtime pay after working 40 hours
- Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
