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 technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The role offers the opportunity to work on a newer equipment fleet and use the company’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information across many makes and models. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay applies after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The position includes year-round company-provided OEM training. Employment offers are 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.
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma; 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 laptops and tablets comfortably to support work.
Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Maintain complete and timely paper or electronic documentation of work performed in work orders each day.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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