Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Akron, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Akron, Ohio. The technician provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. The role offers the opportunity to work on a newer equipment fleet and use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using information from hundreds of makes and models. The technician uses independent judgment to identify root causes and corrective actions and may travel to customer job sites for repairs and maintenance. The position includes a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., overtime pay after 40 hours, and on-call scheduling with additional compensation. Year-round company-provided OEM training is offered. 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.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
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.
Must pass a 10-panel drug screen; 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

Practice safe job practices while repairing equipment.
Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and on a timely daily basis.
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

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.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.