Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Akron, Ohio. The role involves maintaining and repairing 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 to create and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using equipment data. 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. The stated salary range is $17–$38 per hour; past experience and location may affect the final rate.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen. EquipmentShare describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants with different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices while repairing equipment.
• Use laptops and tablets comfortably to support work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders; track machine service intervals; order parts; and use equipment data to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and on time each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night.
• 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.
• Company-provided OEM training year-round.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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