Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Stafford, Virginia. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on a newer fleet. Using EquipmentShare’s technology, the technician creates, assigns, and monitors work orders, tracks service intervals, orders parts, and diagnoses problems using machine data. The position requires independent judgment when working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The position includes year-round company-provided 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Responsibilities
- Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
- Use laptops and tablets comfortably to support work.
- 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 on time each day.
- Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
- Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Monthly family dinner night.
- 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.
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
- Overtime pay after 40 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
