Field Forklift Technician: On Site Repairs & PM

Tacg-Tica-Toyota-Industries-Group; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Lift NW in Clackamas, OR is seeking an Experienced Forklift Field Technician to service customer sites and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment.

You will operate reach-trucks, stock-pickers and pallet jacks, uphold safety standards, and maintain strong communication with customers and dispatch. This hourly role requires reliability and teamwork. Join a team that values 5S, integrity and customer-centric service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized with ability to shift priorities in a changing environment.
• Mechanical ability to repair equipment and adapt to various types of machines.
• Previous mechanical experience or technical school.
• Field techs usually journey level with over 4 years of professional mechanical experience or demonstrate capability determined by the Service manager.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and self‑motivated. Ability to lead and supervise small group of technicians.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, vendors and customers. (required)
• Prior experience in customer service, and material handling/industrial equipment environment. (preferred)
• Ability to operate reach‑truck, stock-picker, pallet jack, & pass forklift certification
• Maintain a good attendance record

Responsibilities

• Perform PM (periodic maintenance) services at a designated customer location.
• Visual check of customer lift and verify all lifts are signed up on PM service.
• Perform field repairs at a designated customer location.
• Upsell during repairs and Preventative Maintenance agreements
• Check in with Dispatcher via phone in the morning when you start, throughout your day, and when you end your day.
• Document all work orders using Catavolt.
• Review work in process, complete, and complete all open work orders immediately.
• Complete safety inspection forms monthly to make sure vehicles and tools are maintained properly.
• Never compromise safety: Always surround your work area with safety cones.
• Use proper PPE’s when needed.
• Familiarize yourself with proper use of tools.
• Practice 5s
• Stop, Call, and Wait if unfamiliar with a task.
• Assist as needed for various projects or jobs as requested.
• Notify supervisor of safety concerns.

Skills

Self-motivation

Detail orientation

Organized

Strong communication

Independent worker

Leadership potential

Customer service experience

Material handling experience

Team player

Good attendance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school background

Tools

Reach-truck operation

Stock-picker

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Job description

Toyota Lift NW in Clackamas, OR is seeking an Experienced Forklift Field Technician to service customer sites and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment.

You will operate reach-trucks, stock-pickers and pallet jacks, uphold safety standards, and maintain strong communication with customers and dispatch. This hourly role requires reliability and teamwork. Join a team that values 5S, integrity and customer-centric service.