Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Apprentice

EquipmentShare • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at their rental facility in Milwaukee, WI. This role is for someone ready to grow with the company, bring energy and drive to their work, and help build the future of construction. The company aims to transform the construction industry through innovative technology, real-time support, and a dedicated team. The Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician will practice safe job practices, use technology comfortably, and perform maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on various equipment. They will also assist in training lower-level technicians, maintain documentation of work performed, and assist with equipment and parts pick-up and delivery. Field mechanic duties may include traveling to customer job sites for repairs and maintaining a service vehicle. The company provides year-round OEM training and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must own tools applicable to position
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
• Knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
• High School diploma
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to move, stand, stoop and bend freely
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• This is a safety sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements
• Trade school certificate preferred
• Experience in field service, maintenance and repair preferred

Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment
• Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably
• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment
• Assist in the training of lower level technicians as needed
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
• Field Mechanic: When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
• Year-round company provided OEM training
• Other duties, assigned as needed

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (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

What This Job Offers

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