Equipment Field Service Technician (Master Equipment Technician)

AMECO is seeking an experienced Equipment Field Service Technician (Master Equipment Technician) to support its regional rental fleet through field service, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. This position is based at the Prairieville, Louisiana facility and performs work both in the shop and at customer or project sites.

The ideal candidate has advanced mechanical and troubleshooting capabilities and can independently service aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, generators, welding machines, and other industrial construction equipment. The role requires frequent customer interaction, work with minimal supervision, and travel primarily within an approximately 200-mile radius, with occasional overnight travel based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform major and non-routine inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on customer-owned and company-owned equipment in the shop and in the field, including customer and project sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and related equipment systems and implement effective repairs.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly, including work orders, parts orders, billing information, and warranty records, as applicable.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-resolution support to other technicians when requested.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding equipment condition, repairs, service requirements, and status updates.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and service-ready work area and assigned service truck.
• Plan, organize, and complete assignments as directed while operating with minimal supervision.
• Assist with training and technical guidance for other equipment technicians, as requested.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, standards, and customer or project-site requirements.
• Adhere to and support AMECO Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Sustainability Policies.
• Meet attendance and punctuality expectations and work overtime, including weekends, as operational needs require.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: A combination of education, technical training, and related equipment repair experience totaling six (6) or more years is required. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to independently inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair assigned equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment systems.
• Hands-on experience servicing aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors, welding machines, generators, and other general industrial or construction equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize assignments, and resolve problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide technical assistance or training to other technicians when requested.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, and occasional overnight travel as required.
• Must provide personally owned basic tools; larger or specialized tools will be provided by AMECO.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration: A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. As a non-CDL driver, the employee must satisfy applicable driver requirements, which may include a motor vehicle record review, driver physical, and road test.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The employee may assist with training and providing technical guidance to other equipment technicians, as requested.

Physical Demands/Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Perform hands-on equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair activities in shop and field environments.
• Work outdoors and in inclement weather when required by workload or assignment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Safely enter, exit, and operate an assigned service vehicle and travel to customer or project sites.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in shop settings, project worksites, and customer or vendor facilities, which may include temporary office space.
• Occasionally the performance of this position will require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles. These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection or hard hats. The noise level in the production/manufacturing areas is usually loud.

Travel Requirements: Travel is primarily local to regional within an approximate 200-mile radius and may involve driving to customer and project sites. Occasional overnight travel may be required based on workload and operational needs.

Joining the A-Team

What We Offer

We are committed to investing in our associates by providing meaningful career development opportunities, ongoing professional training, leadership advancement pathways, organizational stability, and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities designed to reward individual and organizational success
• Executive-level leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options with Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Eight (8) paid company holidays annually
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and additional Life Insurance coverage
• Additional executive benefits and perquisites may be available based on role eligibility

At AMECO, we recognize that our success is driven by exceptional people. We are dedicated to supporting our leaders with the resources, benefits, and opportunities they need to thrive personally and professionally.

Who We Are

AMECO is a full-service, global leader in integrated Site Services®, including scaffold material, design, and labor; tools; specialty rental and supply; construction equipment; vehicles; fleet services; energy solutions; workforce hydration; temporary facilities; and other site support solutions. Since 1947, we have partnered with industry leaders, facility owners, contractors, and government agencies to improve operational performance, increase productivity, and reduce project costs, no matter the scale: small, large, or truly epic.

At AMECO, expertise is more than a capability. It is our commitment. We leverage the knowledge, experience, and resources of our people to deliver innovative solutions that help our clients achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and project success.

Our proven track record spans capital construction projects and ongoing facility operations throughout North America. We specialize in managing critical indirect construction products and services while delivering measurable results through increased productivity, schedule certainty, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

AMECO serves a diverse range of industries, including:

• Power Generation
• Advanced Manufacturing & Technology
• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
• Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
• Chemical Processing
• Infrastructure
• Marine
• Metals & Minerals
• Government & Rapid Response
• Commercial Construction

Through our comprehensive Site Services® solutions and customer-focused approach, we help clients maximize asset utilization, enhance performance, and successfully execute projects from planning to completion, and throughout operations and maintenance.

At AMECO, we don't just support projects. We unlock possibilities onsite, working together to make sites operate safely and efficiently, no matter the scale or complexity.