Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Apprentice

EquipmentShare•Golden, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician at its rental facility in Golden, Colorado. The role involves learning and performing maintenance and repair on a variety of rental and customer equipment, with year-round company-provided OEM training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime pay is provided after 40 hours, and the position is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The stated pay range is $17–$26 per hour, with final compensation affected by factors such as experience and location. The technician will use laptops and tablets, complete work orders and other documentation, and may assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery. When required for field service, the technician will travel to customer job sites and keep the service vehicle clean and professional. The position requires ownership of applicable tools and the ability to meet the listed physical demands. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and, for this safety-sensitive position, a 10-panel drug screen.

Requirements

Must own tools applicable to the position.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
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.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Passing a 10-panel drug screen is required because this is a safety-sensitive position.
Passing a background check is 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 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 on time each day.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
When required, travel to customer job sites to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
When performing field work, maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
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.
Year-round company-provided OEM training.
Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.