Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Columbus, OH

2d • $20 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Columbus, Ohio. The technician provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues. Technicians work with a high degree of independent judgment and may travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain equipment. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime is paid after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The listed salary range is $19.50–$42 per hour, with final compensation potentially affected by experience and location.

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.
• Customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; must have a clean 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.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position is also contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.
• May be required to be clean-shaven to enter customer worksites with that requirement.

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 service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• Maintain and repair 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 pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• When required, travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
• Maintain a clean and professional service vehicle.
• Attend year-round company-provided OEM training.
• 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, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Competitive compensation.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours and additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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