Shop-Based Service Technician - Cranes & Lifts

PALFINGER; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare package

Paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

PALFINGER is seeking an In-House Service Technician in Birmingham, AL to perform shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on articulating cranes, forklifts, and related equipment. The role reports to the Regional Service Manager and requires hands-on mechanical skills, tool handling, and independence.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with 3 years of mechanical experience, strong diagnostics ability, and the stamina to lift 75 lbs+.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 3 years mechanical experience or training with emphasis in articulating cranes and forklifts.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows applications.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful.
• Must be able sit, stand, bend, squat, crouch, reach and lift 75lbs+ for extended periods.
• Subject to: Inside/Outside conditions, Noise, Vibrations, Oils, & Hazards.
• Supply own hand tools; Palfinger proprietary tools will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop repairs and troubleshooting of articulating cranes, truck mounted forklifts, bucket trucks, platforms, conveyors, trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance per customer schedule, Annual DOT inspections and warranty service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs during working and non-working hours.
• Able to communicate mechanical issues and needed repairs to shop manager.
• Responsible for service documentation in a timely manner that consists of but limited to; estimates, work order authorization, ordering and recording parts, labor, and inventory documentation.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Electrical

Diagnostics

Welding

Independent work

Physical stamina

Windows applications

Tool handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows applications

Hand tools

Palfinger proprietary tools

Job description

PALFINGER is seeking an In-House Service Technician in Birmingham, AL to perform shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on articulating cranes, forklifts, and related equipment. The role reports to the Regional Service Manager and requires hands-on mechanical skills, tool handling, and independence.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with 3 years of mechanical experience, strong diagnostics ability, and the stamina to lift 75 lbs+.