Heavy Equipment Traveling Field Technician (Mechanic)

About the Role

EquipmentShare is hiring a Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) to support branches in Virginia and Maryland. This role involves maintenance and repair of a variety of customer and company owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts, working on the newest fleet in the industry. Mechanics use proprietary technology (T3 platform) to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track machine service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues across hundreds of makes and models.

Territory & Schedule

Territory covers Virginia and Maryland. Schedule is 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 provided.

Compensation

Salary ranges by technician level (final rate based on experience and location):

• Tech I: $22–$30 per hour
• Tech II: $27–$35 per hour
• Tech III: $32–$40 per hour
• Tech IV: $37–$45 per hour

$2,000 sign-on bonus offered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment
• Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably to manage work orders, track service intervals, order parts, and diagnose issues
• Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools 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)
• When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
• Participate in year-round company provided OEM training
• Other duties as assigned

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night (employee and family)
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) with 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

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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 in order to enter worksites for EquipmentShare customers who have this requirement
• This is a safety sensitive position; any offer of employment is contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen