Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Baytown, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Baytown, Texas. The role maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including newer fleet equipment. Technicians use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information across hundreds of makes and models. The position requires independent judgment and a commitment to safe work practices. When required, the technician travels to customer job sites and maintains a clean, professional service vehicle. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also 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 advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable, 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 for this safety-sensitive position.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

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 while repairing equipment.
• Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track 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 independent judgment.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Maintain complete and timely daily paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
• Keep the service vehicle clean and professional.
• 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, 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.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.

What This Job Offers

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