Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare Megasites • St. Louis, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with an opportunity to work on the company’s newer 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 from hundreds of makes and models.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. Field work may require travel to customer job sites, and the technician must keep the service vehicle clean and professional. The company provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.

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.
• Strong 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.
• Passing a 10-panel drug screen is a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.
• Passing a background check is a condition of employment.

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 support work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising independent judgment.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and promptly 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.
• Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
• Perform 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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