Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

Posted:
9/13/2024, 10:30:51 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) for our rental facility in Charleston, SC 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