Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

About the role

At EquipmentShare, we’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) at our rental facility in Lake Charles, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, assign, and monitor work orders
• Track machine service intervals
• Order parts
• Diagnose issues faster by pulling data from hundreds of makes and models
• Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment
• Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis
• Aid in the training of lower-level technicians as needed
• Absorb and assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements (preferred)
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of overtime pay after working 40 hours. (This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided)

Qualifications

• High School diploma, Trade school certificate preferred
• Experience in field service, maintenance and repair preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night
• 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 — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities
• Access to industry leading diagnostic tools

Skills & Qualifications

• Must own tools applicable to position
• 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, and bring energy, effort, and optimism every day.

A Workplace For All

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do. EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.