Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

Forge & Build; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Family Dinner Night

Competitive compensation

Full medical, dental, and vision

Generous PTO + holidays

401(k) + company match

Tool and boot reimbursements

Gym membership stipend

Company events and team dinners

Volunteer time

Career advancement

Job summary

EquipmentShare in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) to maintain and repair rental and customer equipment, including aerial lifts. You’ll use diagnostic tools, follow safety protocols, and work with a team to keep the fleet in excellent condition.

This role offers Monday–Friday schedule 7:00 AM–5:00 PM with overtime and on-call compensation. Training on the latest OEM systems is provided year-round, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Must own tools applicable to position.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an understanding of schematics/diagrams.
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, assign, and monitor work orders using our system.
• Track machine service intervals and diagnose issues.
• Order parts and diagnose issues from data across multiple models.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• Assist in training lower level technicians as needed.
• Maintain daily paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed.

Skills

Own tools

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Trade school certificate preferred

Tools

Laptops/Tablets

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

St. Louis, MO

Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic) at our rental facility in St. Louis, MO, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, provide maintenance and repair for a variety of customer and company owned heavy equipment machinery and aerial lifts and help us build the future of construction. 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. (This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided)

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 EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + 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 — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Access to industry leading diagnostic tools

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

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.

Must have a clean 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

• 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 and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Forge & Build’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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