EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) - Core Solutions

EquipmentShare is searching for a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) for our rental facility in Baton Rouge, LA to support our team as it continues to grow.  

EquipmentShare is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) to be responsible for providing maintenance and repair for a variety of customer and company owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts.

This is a general pre-placement application that encompasses various roles within our organization. If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you to discuss the opportunities that align with your skills and experience. If selected for an interview, a  team member will contact you directly to discuss the most relevant role, compensation, and answer any questions you may have.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Field Technician, you’ll 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. With real-time information at your fingertips, you can determine the root cause and corrective action for each issue quickly, enabling you to work smarter, not harder.

• 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)

• Field Mechanic: When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner

• Year-round company provided OEM training

• Other duties, assigned as needed

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.

• 401(k) and company match.

• Annual tool and boot reimbursements for those in applicable jobs. 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.

• Monthly family dinner nights

• Fitness Membership stipends plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges.

• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, food truck nights and more).

• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year. 

• Opportunities for career and professional development 

About You 

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change. 

We are looking for someone with availability to work (ex. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or Monday-Friday 6am-3pm) 

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