Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Brownsville, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Brownsville, Texas. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a new equipment fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information across many makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the position is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The role includes year-round company-provided OEM training. When required, field technicians travel to customer job sites and maintain their service vehicle in a clean, professional manner. Employment is contingent on a background check, and this safety-sensitive position 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 an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma required; trade school certificate preferred.
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.
Must pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is contingent on passing a background check.
May be required to be clean-shaven to enter customer worksites that have this requirement.

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 technology, including laptops and tablets, to support work.
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 diagnose equipment issues.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
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, subject to restrictions.
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, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
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.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.