Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The position uses 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. Technicians work with a high degree of independent judgment and may travel to customer job sites for repair and maintenance. The role includes year-round company-provided OEM training and may involve on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position is also contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 support service work and diagnostics.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools.
• Use independent judgment to diagnose problems and determine corrective actions.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders; track machine service intervals; and order parts using company technology.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and on time each day.
• 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 when working as a field mechanic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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