Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) for our rental facility in Birmingham, AL to be responsible for providing maintenance and repair for a variety of customer and company owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts.

Mechanics will have the opportunity to work on the newest fleet in the industry.

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (On call during the weekend only in special circumstances)

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits coverage for full-time employees
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays
• 401(k) and company match
• Annual tool and boot reimbursements for those in applicable jobs
• Fitness Membership stipends plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, food truck nights and more). Monthly family dinner nights
• 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 advancement and professional development
• Access to industry leading diagnostic tools

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

EquipmentShare is an EOE M / F / D / V