Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Akron, Ohio. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with an opportunity to work on 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 equipment issues using data from many makes and models. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. It is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. The company provides year-round OEM training.
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.
- Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
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 technology, including laptops and tablets, 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 promptly each day.
- 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 paid time off 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.
- Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
- Year-round company-provided OEM training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
