Experienced Field Service Technician – Forklifts & Heavy Equipment

BMH

Decatur (GA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

BMH in Decatur, GA is seeking an experienced forklift technician with 3+ years' hands-on shop or field experience. You will diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts used in construction, reporting to the shop service manager.

The role requires tools on site, the ability to read manuals and blueprints, and strict adherence to safety and manufacturers' specifications.

Qualifications

  • For 3+ years of experience in shop or field service with forklifts and related equipment.
  • Experience with diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling mobile mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Must have own tools and be able to work in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoist and hand tools.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Equipment selection
Installation
Operating monitoring
Problem sensitivity
Information ordering
Manual dexterity
Near vision
Multi-limb coordination
Control precision

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools
Trade tools
Test equipment

Job description

BMH in Decatur, GA is seeking an experienced forklift technician with 3+ years' hands-on shop or field experience. You will diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts used in construction, reporting to the shop service manager.

The role requires tools on site, the ability to read manuals and blueprints, and strict adherence to safety and manufacturers' specifications.

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