Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•South Plainfield, NJ

6d•$17 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The role provides maintenance and repair for a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools. Technicians work on the company’s newest fleet and use EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues using information from many equipment makes and models. 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 salary range is $17–$38 per hour; experience and location may affect the final rate. EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first, technology-powered company. Its proprietary T3 platform supports work by making it easier, safer, and more connected. The company provides year-round OEM training, access to industry-leading diagnostic tools, and opportunities for career advancement, leadership training, and professional development. Employment is contingent on a background check, and this safety-sensitive role requires passing a 10-panel drug screen. The company emphasizes an inclusive workplace and seeks people who bring grit, heart, and humility; see challenges as opportunities; embrace change and continuous improvement; and bring energy, effort, and optimism to their work. EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
Superior 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; employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

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 technology, including laptops and tablets, comfortably.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools, using a high degree of independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed, including work orders, accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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, role dependent.
Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.