Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Abilene, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) to maintain and repair company-owned heavy equipment machinery, aerial lifts, and other rental or customer equipment. The position is based at the company's onsite facility in Abilene, Texas, and may require travel to customer job sites for field repairs and maintenance. Technicians use the company's technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using equipment data. The role offers access to a newer equipment fleet, industry-leading diagnostic tools, and year-round OEM training. 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 safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

Requirements

Own tools applicable to the position.
Have advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Have extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Have strong customer service, teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
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 company technology, including laptops and tablets, to manage work orders, monitor machine 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 a high degree of independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete and maintain paperwork or 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.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional when working as a field mechanic.
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.