Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•South Plainfield, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in South Plainfield, New Jersey. 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. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information across many makes and models. The position involves independent judgment, timely completion of work documentation, and assisting with equipment and parts pickups and deliveries. 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. The salary range is $17–$38 per hour, with final compensation potentially affected by experience and location. Year-round company-provided OEM training is offered.

Requirements

Own tools applicable to the position.
Have advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Have extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Have strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Be comfortable using technology such as laptops and tablets.
Be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Pass a background check; employment is contingent on passing it.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
Follow safe work practices while repairing equipment.
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 in a timely and complete manner 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.