Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Gaston, South Carolina. The technician maintains and repairs customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on newer fleet equipment. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using machine data.

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 travel to customer job sites for service and maintenance when required. Year-round company-provided OEM training is offered.

Requirements

• Must own tools applicable to the position.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable, 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 as a condition of employment.
• 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 when repairing equipment.
• Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to support service work.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising independent judgment.
• Use the company platform to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in a timely manner each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment when required.
• Keep the service vehicle clean and professional when performing field work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid volunteer time: 16 hours per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly family dinner night and monthly team dinners.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED