Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Lacombe, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Lacombe, Louisiana. The role maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians use EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using information across hundreds of makes and models. The position includes year-round company-provided OEM training and the opportunity to work on a new equipment fleet. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. When required, field technicians travel to customer job sites for repairs and maintenance.

Requirements

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.
Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable, clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely and lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow safe practices when repairing equipment.
Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to manage work orders, track 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 with 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.
Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional when performing field work.
Perform 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.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.