Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare • Helena, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Helena, Montana. The technician maintains and repairs customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, aerial lifts, and tools, with the opportunity to work on the company’s newest fleet. The role uses EquipmentShare’s technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose problems across equipment makes and models. This safety-sensitive position requires passing a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer. Employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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 on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The company provides year-round OEM training and access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.

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; the position is safety-sensitive.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma; a trade school certificate is preferred.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work 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, exercising 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 equipment and parts pickup and delivery.
• Use company technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.

What This Job Offers

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