Earthmoving & Aerial Systems Diagnostic Technician (Shop-Based)

Job Description

Job Description

Your Day Building the Future Starts Here

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Overtime after 40 hours · On-call rotation with additional pay
Location: [City, State]

A Day in the Shop

7:00 AM — You clock in, open a fresh work order on your tablet, and T3 has already flagged a fault on a compact excavator. By 9:00 AM, you’ve verified the code, traced an intermittent electrical issue with OEM diagnostic software, and documented your steps right in T3. After lunch, a boom lift arrives with a hydraulic drift complaint; you isolate the cause using schematics and pressure readings, order parts, and help coordinate pick-up and delivery. Before the day ends, you take a few minutes to mentor a junior tech on safe torque procedures and best practices for diesel aftertreatment.

What You'll Tackle

• Independently diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems on rental and customer fleets — including aerial lifts
• Interpret wiring and hydraulic schematics; utilize OEM and advanced diagnostic software to pinpoint root causes
• Document findings, parts, and labor daily using T3 on a laptop/tablet for complete work order accuracy
• Support logistics with equipment and parts pick-up/delivery as needed
• Coach and develop junior technicians by sharing techniques, safety habits, and troubleshooting methods
• [Field only: Travel to customer sites and maintain a professional service vehicle]

What Sets You Up for Success

• Hands-on experience maintaining heavy equipment, aerial platforms, or diesel systems
• Personal tool set appropriate for a shop technician
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record; 21+ to operate company vehicles

Bonus Qualifications

• Technical/trade school certificate or OEM-specific certifications
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements
• Experience across multiple equipment manufacturers

Growth, Gear, and Good Stuff

• Competitive pay with overtime after 40 hours
• Medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO plus paid holidays
• Tool and boot reimbursement (role dependent)
• Year-round OEM training and industry-leading diagnostic tools
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs
• Career advancement and leadership training
• Monthly Family Dinner Night — dinner on us for you and your family *restrictions apply
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year

Why EquipmentShare

We build our own technology in-house. Our T3 platform doesn’t just run the business — it tells you what’s wrong with a machine before you open the hood. Fewer blind guesses. Fewer repeat trips. More time turning wrenches on the newest fleet in the industry. We believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us and we’re committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

Core Proficiencies

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)

Compliance & Employment Notices

Conditions

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to move, stand, stoop, and bend freely, and lift up to 50 pounds at times

• [Field only: May be required to be clean shaven to enter customer worksites with that requirement]

• Safety-sensitive position; offer contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen

• Employment contingent on passing a background check

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.