Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•South Plainfield, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The role maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work with EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using information from many makes and models. The position involves independent judgment and may require travel to customer job sites for field repairs. Company-provided OEM training is available year-round. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The stated pay range is $19.50–$42 per hour; final compensation may vary based on experience and location. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive position also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable 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 background check; this safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 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 independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in a timely and complete manner each day.
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.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly family dinner night.
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.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.