Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Lafayette, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, tools, and aerial lifts. Technicians work with the newest fleet in the industry and use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using data from hundreds of makes and models. The position involves identifying root causes and corrective actions with a high degree of independent judgment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. EquipmentShare provides year-round OEM training. Employment offers are 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 advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma.
Able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen; the position is identified as safety-sensitive.
Pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certificate preferred.
Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices when repairing equipment.
Use laptops and tablets comfortably to support work.
Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools.
Use independent judgment to diagnose equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete and maintain paper or electronic work-order documentation accurately and on time 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.
Monthly family dinner and team dinners.
Company events and food truck nights.
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 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.