Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Port Allen, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Port Allen, Louisiana. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including 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 technician exercises independent judgment to identify root causes and corrective actions, and receives year-round company-provided OEM training. 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. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen. Employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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.
Strong 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.
Must 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

Practice safe job practices when repairing equipment.
Use technology, including laptops and tablets, comfortably.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of 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

Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
Overtime pay after working 40 hours.