Traveling Technician - Site Solutions

EquipmentShare • Chicago, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment Traveling Technician (Mechanic) at its rental facility in Chicago, Illinois. The technician maintains and repairs a variety of company- and customer-owned heavy equipment, machinery, aerial lifts, and tools, with access to the company’s newest fleet and technology. The role uses EquipmentShare’s T3 platform and other technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues. It includes field travel to customer job sites when required, assistance with equipment and parts pickup and delivery, and helping train lower-level technicians as needed. Year-round company-provided OEM training is available.

The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The position also has a rotating schedule of 14 consecutive days on duty followed by 7 consecutive days off and may be subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work. Eligible employees may receive per diem for qualifying travel assignments; management determines the amount based on the assignment, location, and travel requirements. Employment offers are contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen, and employment is also contingent on passing a background check.

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 the employment offer.
• 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 laptops and tablets comfortably to support equipment service work.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment and tools, exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
• Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose equipment issues.
• 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.
• Travel to customer job sites when 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

• Eligible employees may receive per diem for qualifying travel assignments; amounts are determined by management based on the assignment, location, and travel requirements.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• 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.
• Monthly family dinner night and monthly team dinners.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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