Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Forest Lake, Minnesota. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including equipment from the company’s newest fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose problems using information from hundreds of equipment makes and models. Technicians identify root causes and corrective actions, applying independent judgment while working on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The position works 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. EquipmentShare provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools. Employment is 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, and lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also 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, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
- 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 in work orders accurately and daily.
- 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.
- Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
- Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
- Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
