Veterans Come Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring Heavy Equipment Technicians (Mechanics)
(Nationwide Opportunity Available)
You've spent your military career maintaining the most sophisticated equipment in the world. Whether it was on a flight line, in a motor pool, or in the belly of a ship, you were the one who kept the mission moving.
EquipmentShare’s Veteran Technician Program isn't just a job—it's a launchpad into a meaningful career. We take your discipline and technical foundation and bridge the gap to a high-paying, high-growth career where your service-earned skills are the gold standard.
The Opportunity
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 Shop Technician (Mechanic) at our rental facility in Columbus, OH, 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.
- If this location doesn't work for you, don't let that stop you. EquipmentShare is growing fast, with rental locations opening across the country, and we're hiring Heavy Equipment Technicians nationwide. If you're a veteran with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or diesel experience, we want to talk to you regardless of where you're located. Apply now and we'll work with you to determine your eligibility and find the opportunity that fits your skills and your location.
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 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)
Year-round company provided OEM training
Other duties, assigned as needed
How the Veteran Technician Program Works
We've partnered with Transition Overwatch to deliver a program built specifically for transitioning service members and recently transitioned veterans. This program is unlike any other — it's built to deliver long-term stability, financial security, and career trajectory.
It combines structure, hands-on experience, and mentorship, while letting you leverage your military benefits. Those benefits provide a monthly stipend on top of the full-time wages you're earning, creating a strong financial outcome that supports both your immediate stability and your long-term success.
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.
Perks & Benefits
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're a military veteran who wants 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 be a veteran eligible for the program
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:
Military mechanic or related heavy equipment training
High School diploma, Trade school certificate preferred
Experience in field service, maintenance and repair preferred
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
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 EOE M/F/D/V. Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.
