Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its onsite facility in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The role provides maintenance and repair for company-owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts, as well as rental and customer equipment and tools. Technicians work with EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information across hundreds of makes and models. The position includes year-round company-provided OEM training and may require travel to customer job sites for equipment service and repair. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. It follows a rotating schedule of 14 consecutive days on duty followed by 7 consecutive days off, and is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. Eligible employees may receive per diem for qualifying travel assignments.
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.
- Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma required; trade school certificate preferred.
- 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.
- Able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Employment offer is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair.
- Trade school certificate.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Responsibilities
- Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
- Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to support work.
- Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
- Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
- Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and promptly each day.
- Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
- Travel to customer job sites when required 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
- Per diem may be available for qualifying travel assignments; amounts are determined by management based on assignment, location, and travel requirements.
- 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.
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
- Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
- Year-round company-provided OEM training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
