Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Baytown, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Baytown, Texas. The technician provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose problems using information from a wide range of equipment makes and models. The position also includes year-round company-provided OEM training and, when required, travel to customer job sites for equipment repair and maintenance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime is paid after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The technician may assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, support training for lower-level technicians, and complete accurate, timely work-order documentation. The position requires safe work practices, independent judgment, and maintaining a clean, professional service vehicle when working in the field. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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; a trade school certificate is 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.
Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

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 technology, including laptops and tablets, to support service work.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using independent judgment.
Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Maintain complete and timely paperwork or electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, on a daily basis.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain a clean and professional service vehicle when working in the field.
Complete 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.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Monthly family dinner night; restrictions apply.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.