Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)
At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past 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 Shop Technician (Mechanic) at our rental facility in Baton Rouge, LA. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, provide maintenance and repair for a variety of customer and company-owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts, and help us build the future of construction. Mechanics will have the opportunity to work on the newest fleet in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Use our tech 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
- Determine the root cause and corrective action for each issue quickly with real-time information at your fingertips
- 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)
- Participate in year-round company-provided OEM training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Overtime pay after working 40 hours
- Subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided
Benefits
- Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month (*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 (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
Requirements
- Must own tools applicable to 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
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
This is a safety-sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.
About You
You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re 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