Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Columbus, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Columbus, Mississippi. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on the company’s newest fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using data from many makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation. When required, the field mechanic travels to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment. Year-round company-provided OEM training is offered. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive role requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

Requirements

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.
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 laptops and tablets comfortably to perform work-related tasks.
Maintain and repair complex 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, including 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.
Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after working 40 hours.