Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Emporia, VA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Emporia, Virginia. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of company-owned and customer-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with access to the newest fleet in the industry and technology intended to help diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

The position uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and access equipment data. The technician may travel to customer job sites to service rental or customer-owned equipment and is responsible for maintaining the service vehicle in a clean, professional manner. Year-round, company-provided OEM training is available.

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. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a background check, and an offer is contingent on 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 an 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.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• May be required to be clean shaven to enter customer worksites with that requirement.
• Must 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

• Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets comfortably to access job-related technology.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using independent judgment.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders; track machine service intervals; order parts; and use equipment data to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and on time each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• When required, travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
• Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
• 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.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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