Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Lakeland, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Lakeland, Florida. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, working with the company’s newest fleet. The position uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from hundreds of makes and models. Technicians use independent judgment to identify root causes and corrective actions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available.

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.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen; 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 work practices while repairing equipment.
• Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• Maintain and repair 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 in a timely manner each day.
• Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
• 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, 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.

What This Job Offers

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