Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Lake Charles, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) for its rental facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, using a high degree of independent judgment and technology to diagnose issues, identify corrective actions, and complete repairs. The position offers the opportunity to work on a newer equipment fleet and receive 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. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive position requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 as a condition of employment.
Pass a background check as a condition of employment.

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 technology, including laptops and tablets, comfortably.
Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using 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.
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

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.
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.