Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Charleston, WV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Charleston, West Virginia. The role maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work with the newest fleet in the industry and use EquipmentShare’s technology platform to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using data from numerous makes and models. The position requires independent judgment and work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. Year-round OEM training is provided.

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.
• 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 is also contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 and tablets comfortably to support repair and maintenance 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.
• Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and in a timely manner each day.
• Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
• 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.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED