Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Effingham, IL

5d • $17 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Effingham, Illinois. 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 platform 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 is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. It is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The stated pay range is $17–$38 per hour; experience and location may affect the final compensation rate.

The role includes year-round company-provided OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also 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.
• 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 for this safety-sensitive position.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• 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, comfortably.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and in a timely manner each day.
• Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders; track machine service intervals; order parts; and use equipment data to diagnose issues and identify corrective actions.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous PTO 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.
• Company-provided year-round OEM training.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Competitive compensation.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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