Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, tools, and aerial lifts, with the opportunity to work on a new fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from many makes and models. The position also includes year-round company-provided OEM training and may involve on-call scheduling, for which additional compensation is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours worked. This is a safety-sensitive role; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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 strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
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 employment.

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, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment 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.
Maintain complete and timely daily paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders.
Assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
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.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after 40 hours worked.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.