Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Lexington, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a new fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from a wide range of makes and models. The technician is expected to identify root causes and corrective actions independently and safely. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. When required, the field mechanic travels to customer job sites and maintains a clean, professional service vehicle. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

Requirements

Own tools applicable to the position.
Have advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Have extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Demonstrate superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Have a high school diploma.
Have a valid driver's license and 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 for this safety-sensitive position.
Pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Be clean shaven when required for access to customer worksites.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
Use laptops and tablets to support work, including creating, assigning, and monitoring work orders, tracking service intervals, ordering parts, and diagnosing issues.
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 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.
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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.