Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Brownsville, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Brownsville, Texas. The technician will maintain and repair a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. The role offers the opportunity to work on a newer equipment fleet and use EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from hundreds of makes and models. The position requires independent judgment and work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to an on-call schedule with additional compensation. EquipmentShare provides year-round OEM training. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also 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 for this safety-sensitive position.
• 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 work practices when repairing equipment.
• Use laptops, tablets, and company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and help diagnose equipment issues.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in a timely manner each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of 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.
• Paid volunteer time: 16 hours per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly family dinner and team dinners.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Industry-leading diagnostic tools.

What This Job Offers

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