Heavy Equipment Traveling Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare•Richmond, VA

7d•$22 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Technician to support branches in Virginia and Maryland. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, including complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. The role uses EquipmentShare technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues using information from a wide range of makes and models. The position requires traveling to customer job sites when needed and maintaining a clean, professional service vehicle. Technicians document completed work in work orders, assist with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, and may help train lower-level technicians. Year-round OEM training is provided. The territory includes Virginia and Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation. Listed pay ranges vary by technician level: Tech I, $22–$30; Tech II, $27–$35; Tech III, $32–$40; and Tech IV, $37–$45. Past experience and location may affect final compensation.

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.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 while repairing equipment.
Use technology, including laptops and tablets, to support work.
Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, using independent judgment.
Assist in training lower-level technicians as needed.
Complete paperwork and electronic documentation of work performed in work orders accurately and promptly each day.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
Travel to customer job sites as required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
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, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
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.