Equipment Mechanic & Shop Technician

Owltown Tool Rental and Hydraulics , INC

Ellijay, GA

Pay: $20-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Join our dynamic team as an Equipment Mechanic & Shop Technician, where your expertise in heavy equipment and machinery maintenance will keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of construction, industrial, and farm machinery, ensuring optimal performance through skilled diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance. We value proactive problem-solving and technical excellence, empowering you to make a tangible impact on our projects and customer satisfaction. Whether you're passionate about heavy equipment operation or specialized in diesel engines and electrical systems, this position provides a platform to grow your skills while contributing to essential infrastructure and agricultural projects.

About the Position

We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined, hands-on individual to join our team as an **All-Around Shop Technician & Equipment Mechanic**. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, has experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, understands hydraulics, and takes pride in keeping equipment in good working condition.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can perform repairs and routine maintenance, assist with hydraulic hose and cylinder repairs, operate and transport equipment safely, and help keep our shop organized and running efficiently. This is a versatile, hands-on role for someone who can jump in where needed and take pride in doing quality work.

Job Responsibilities:

**Hours of operation** are Monday-Friday 7:45am- 5:00pm with potential for Saturdays 9am-1pm

**Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair**

• Operate various types of equipment, including skid steers, excavators, and other machinery as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on equipment.
• Identify mechanical issues and assist with diagnosing and resolving equipment problems.
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and ready for use.

**Hydraulic Hoses, Cylinders & Measurements**

• Work with high-pressure hydraulic hoses, fittings, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Assist with hydraulic hose and cylinder repairs, including seal replacement and related maintenance.
• Understand and accurately take measurements of hoses, fittings, cylinders, shafts, and other components.
• Read, interpret, record, and communicate measurements accurately to ensure the correct parts are ordered or fabricated.
• Identify appropriate replacement parts and assist with parts sourcing as needed.

**Equipment Loading, Transportation & Delivery**

• Safely load and unload equipment onto and off trailers.
• Secure equipment properly for transportation.
• Transport and deliver equipment to customers or job sites using provided GPS directions and addresses.
• Communicate professionally with customers during deliveries, pickups, and equipment handoffs.
• Ensure equipment is delivered in good condition and report any issues or concerns.

**Shop Operations & Inventory**

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Assist with stocking supplies, organizing parts, and maintaining inventory.
• Help receive deliveries, locate parts, and keep shop materials readily accessible.
• Assist other team members with general shop duties and additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Mechanically inclined with hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, or similar heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, high-pressure hoses, fittings, cylinders, and seal replacement.
• Ability to read, understand, take, and accurately communicate measurements.
• Ability to safely load, secure, transport, and unload equipment.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to follow directions, use GPS navigation, and communicate professionally with customers.
• Dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, lift materials, and work in a shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an equipment mechanic, hydraulic technician, diesel mechanic, maintenance technician, or shop technician.
• Experience repairing hydraulic cylinders and replacing seals.
• Familiarity with hydraulic hose assembly, fittings, and hose sizing.
• Experience towing trailers and transporting heavy equipment.
• Basic knowledge of parts inventory, shop tools, and equipment inspections.

What We Are Looking For

We need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves, think through problems, and help wherever needed. The right person understands that keeping a shop running smoothly involves more than just turning a wrench. It takes mechanical ability, attention to detail, safe equipment handling, organization, reliability, and good customer service.

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