Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

About the Role

At EquipmentShare, we’re assembling the best team on the planet to transform the construction industry through innovative technology and real-time support. We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at our New Orleans, LA rental facility. This role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts, working with cutting-edge technology, and contributing to a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues across hundreds of makes and models.
• Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on rental and customer equipment.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians.
• Maintain complete and timely paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) daily.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment and parts.
• Participate in year-round company-provided OEM training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Trade school certificate preferred.
• Experience in field service, maintenance, and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Comfortable using technology (laptops and tablets).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation.

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night (restrictions apply)
• 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
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic tools

About You

You’re a problem-solver, go-getter, and builder who embraces challenges as opportunities. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work and are excited to grow within a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check and, for this safety-sensitive position, a 10-panel drug screen.