EquipmentShare is Hiring an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

EquipmentShare is searching for an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Shop Technician for our rental facility in Louisville, KY 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

• 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