Electric Forklift Field Service Technician

WMH Solutions; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home service van

Fuel card

Paid travel time

Diagnostic laptop and tools

OEM training

Uniforms and laundering

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

WMH Solutions in Cheraw, SC is seeking an Electric Forklift Field Service Technician to diagnose, service and repair electric forklifts and battery powered equipment at customer sites within Cheraw, Chesterfield County, and surrounding territory. You’ll travel in a take-home service van, use diagnostic tools, and work Monday–Friday daytime shifts with ample OEM training and ongoing technical development.

Applicants with strong electrical troubleshooting and hands-on repair experience are

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electric forklifts or closely related equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics and using a digital multimeter.
• Working knowledge of electric motors, controllers, wiring, industrial batteries, and charging systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems on electric forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, fault codes, multimeters, and diagnostic software to identify failures.
• Troubleshoot motors, controllers, relays, sensors, batteries, and charging systems.
• Investigate intermittent faults and complete repairs addressing the root cause.

Skills

Forklift diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Repair experience

Field service

Customer communication

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Digital multimeter

Diagnostic software

Schematics reading

Job description

Electric Forklift Field Service Technician

Department: Service

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cheraw

Reporting To: Carl Hastings

Compensation: $35.00 / hour

Description

Cheraw, SC & Surrounding Service Territory

Starting at $35/hour, with higher starting pay based on experience and diagnostic expertise

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Daytime Field Service

You know how to trace an electrical fault, troubleshoot a controller, and find the cause of a breakdown—not just replace parts until something works.

Bring that expertise to WMH Solutions.

We’re hiring an experienced Electric Forklift Field Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair electric forklifts and battery-powered material handling equipment at customer locations throughout Cheraw, Chesterfield County, and the surrounding service territory.

You’ll have a take-home service van, company fuel card, paid travel time, diagnostic laptop, and technical support, plus paid Linde OEM training to keep building your skills.

Hands-on electric forklift diagnostic and repair experience is required. Linde experience is not.

What You’ll Get

• Starting pay of $35/hour, with higher starting compensation based on experience and technical expertise.
• Technician performance incentives.
• Take-home service van, company fuel card, and paid travel time.
• Monday-Friday daytime field service.
• Diagnostic laptop, service software, and access to technical and OEM resources.
• Quarterly tool allowance, safety boot reimbursement, and cell phone allowance.
• Company uniforms with professional laundering.
• Paid Linde Material Handling OEM training and ongoing technical development.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Life insurance and short-and-long-term disability coverage.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and pursue future leadership responsibilities.

The Work

This is a field-based service position. You’ll travel to customer locations in your assigned territory, manage service calls independently, and stay connected to WMH’s service team and technical support resources.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems on electric forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, fault codes, digital multimeters, and diagnostic software to identify failures.
• Troubleshoot motors, controllers, contactors, relays, sensors, wiring, connectors, industrial batteries, and charging systems.
• Investigate intermittent faults and complete repairs that address the underlying problem.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety checks.
• Explain findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers.
• Accurately document diagnostics, repairs, parts, labor, and equipment conditions.
• Maintain your assigned service van, tools, parts inventory, and equipment.
• Follow safe service practices and share technical knowledge with teammates.

Equipment may include electric counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, walkie/rider pallet trucks, and other battery-powered material handling equipment.

What You Bring

Required qualifications:

• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electric forklifts or closely related battery-powered material handling equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read schematics and use a digital multimeter.
• Working knowledge of electric motors, controllers, wiring, industrial batteries, and charging systems.
• Hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize service calls, and communicate professionally with customers.
• Accurate service documentation and a commitment to safe, quality repairs.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for company vehicle use.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of field-service work, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Five or more years of forklift or material handling service experience, or equivalent demonstrated diagnostic capability.
• Previous field-service experience.
• Experience supporting or mentoring other technicians.

Experience with Linde or other major forklift manufacturers is welcome. Your ability to diagnose and repair electric material handling equipment matters more than knowing one brand.

WMH Solutions helps industrial businesses keep equipment working and operations moving through material handling equipment, service, parts, rentals, fleet solutions, and automation.

As a Linde Material Handling dealer, we provide access to OEM training, diagnostic resources, and evolving equipment technology.

For an experienced technician, that means the opportunity to take ownership of your work, strengthen your skills, and solve meaningful customer problems—with service and technical resources available when you need them.

If you’re an experienced forklift mechanic, electric forklift technician, material handling technician, or forklift field service technician, we’d like to hear from you.

WMH Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.