Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an onsite Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Austin, Texas. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a new fleet. Using EquipmentShare’s technology, the technician will create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and use diagnostic data to identify root causes and corrective actions. The role includes year-round company-provided OEM training and may include on-call scheduling with additional compensation.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is provided after 40 hours worked. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment offers are contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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.
• Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Pass a background check as a condition of employment.

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 while repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets comfortably to support equipment service and diagnostics.
• 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 diagnostic data to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly 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, 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.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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