Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) for its rental facility in Columbia, Missouri. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. The role works with EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and use equipment data to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions. Technicians work on a newer fleet and receive company-provided OEM training throughout the year.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. This is a safety-sensitive position; an employment offer 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.
• High school diploma.
• 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 an employment offer.
• 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

• Follow safe job practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets and the company’s technology to manage work orders and service information.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using independent judgment.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly each day.
• Assist with picking up and delivering equipment and parts.
• 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 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.
• Company-provided OEM training throughout the year.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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