Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Forest Lake, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Forest Lake, Minnesota. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. The role involves diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, using a high degree of independent judgment. Technicians use the company’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using information across hundreds of makes and models. The position offers the opportunity to work on a new equipment fleet and includes year-round, company-provided OEM training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on a background check, and an offer is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first company that uses its proprietary T3 platform to support safer, more connected work. It seeks teammates who take pride in meaningful work, bring energy and optimism, embrace change and continuous improvement, and want to grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values people from different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

Requirements

Own tools applicable to the position.
Have advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Have extensive knowledge of construction equipment and an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Have superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma required.
Be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer; employment is also contingent on 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 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 complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Maintain complete and timely paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, daily.
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.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.