Traveling Technician - Site Solutions

EquipmentShare • Milwaukee, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Traveling Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of customer- and company-owned heavy equipment, aerial lifts, and tools, with access to a new equipment fleet and technology that supports work orders, service intervals, parts ordering, and diagnostics. The role may require travel to customer job sites and includes a rotating schedule of 14 consecutive days on duty followed by 7 consecutive days off. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation. Eligible employees may receive per diem for qualifying travel assignments; amounts are determined by management based on assignment, location, and travel requirements.

The technician uses independent judgment to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems; maintains accurate work-order documentation; and may assist in training lower-level technicians. The role also includes helping with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, maintaining a clean and professional service vehicle when traveling to customer sites, and participating in year-round company-provided OEM training. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive position also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable, clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.
• Employment is 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, to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
• 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 on time each day.
• Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Travel to customer job sites when required to repair and maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
• Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner when working as a field mechanic.
• Participate in year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive per diem for qualifying travel assignments.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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