Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Rapid City, SD

26d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Rapid City, South Dakota. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on the company’s newer fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment problems using data from hundreds of makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. Field work may require travel to customer job sites. EquipmentShare provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive role 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 strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Have a high school diploma; a trade school certificate is preferred.
Have a valid driver's license and 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; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
Follow safe work practices when repairing equipment.
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 a timely manner each day.
Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
When required, travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional when working as a field mechanic.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
Generous PTO 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.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.