Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Baytown, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Baytown, Texas. The technician provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a new fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from many makes and models.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime pay is provided after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. EquipmentShare provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen and a background check.

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.
• Strong 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 as a condition of employment.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets comfortably to support work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders; track machine service intervals; order parts; and use available machine data to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions.
• Assist with training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly each day.
• Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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