Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work with complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, using company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues. The position involves a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, overtime pay after 40 hours, and on-call scheduling with additional compensation. Field technicians may travel to customer job sites for repairs and maintenance. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available.

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.
Have strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable 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 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

Follow safe practices when repairing equipment.
Use technology, including 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, including work orders, accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with picking up and delivering 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

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
Year-round company-provided OEM training
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling
Overtime pay after working 40 hours