Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its onsite facility in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, rental equipment, and tools. Technicians use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using data from many makes and models. The position offers the opportunity to work on a newer equipment fleet, receive year-round company-provided OEM training, and grow within the company.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. When required, field mechanics travel to customer job sites and maintain a clean, professional service vehicle.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and an offer is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Some customer worksites may require field technicians to be clean-shaven.

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.
• 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.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer.
• Pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• Maintain and repair 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 promptly each day.
• Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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