Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Mobile, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) for its rental facility in Mobile, Alabama. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Technicians work with EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues. The role involves using independent judgment to identify root causes and corrective actions, maintaining accurate daily work documentation, and assisting with equipment and parts pickup and delivery. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime is paid after 40 hours, and 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, and this safety-sensitive position 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 an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or trade school certificate; trade school certificate preferred.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to support work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Use the company’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.

What This Job Offers

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