Field Forklift & Equipment Technician — On-Site Impact

Thompson Lift Truck; Taylor Circle (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Lift Truck is seeking a skilled Lift Truck Field Technician to service and repair equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose and fix diesel, electric, and internal combustion forklifts, perform preventive maintenance, and document work orders accurately.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1+ year mechanical repair experience, and basic PC skills. OSHA/MSHA training is required; vendor software such as Infocast, Liftnet or SIMSi experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year mechanical repair experience or equivalent education required.
• Experience using PCs and basic typing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair lift trucks on-site or in shop.
• Perform preventive maintenance per factory guidelines.
• Order and return parts for assigned jobs promptly.
• Use service information systems to document work.
• Work as part of a team while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Engine repair

Transmission

Hydraulic

Electrical

Diagnostics

Written/verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

Infocast

Liftnet

SIMSi

Job description

Thompson Lift Truck is seeking a skilled Lift Truck Field Technician to service and repair equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose and fix diesel, electric, and internal combustion forklifts, perform preventive maintenance, and document work orders accurately.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1+ year mechanical repair experience, and basic PC skills. OSHA/MSHA training is required; vendor software such as Infocast, Liftnet or SIMSi experience is a plus.