Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
At EquipmentShare, we’re assembling the best team to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform the construction industry by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.
About the role
We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at our rental facility in St. Louis, MO. You’ll provide maintenance and repair for a variety of customer and company-owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts, working on the newest fleet in the industry. This role offers the opportunity to grow with us, bring energy and drive to your work, and help build the future of construction.
Mechanics will use our proprietary T3 platform to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues faster by pulling data from hundreds of makes and models. With real-time information at your fingertips, you can determine the root cause and corrective action for each issue quickly.
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
- Be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements (preferred)
- Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer-owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
- Participate in year-round company-provided OEM training
- Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
- Must own tools applicable to the position
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
- Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
- Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills
- High School diploma; Trade school certificate preferred
- Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicle
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Field Technicians may be required to be clean-shaven to enter worksites for EquipmentShare customers who have this requirement
This is a safety-sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.
Benefits
- Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month (an employee favorite!)
- 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
- Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after working 40 hours. This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided.
About You
You want to be part of a team that’s transforming the construction industry to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work and are excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
We’re looking for people who:
- See challenges as opportunities
- Embrace change and continuous improvement
- Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day