Field Forklift Technician: PM, Repairs & Growth

Toyota Lift Northwest; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Lift Northwest in Kent, WA is hiring an Experienced Forklift Field Technician to service customer sites across the Pacific Northwest. You will perform preventive maintenance, run diagnostics, and complete repairs on material handling equipment, while ensuring safety procedures and proper documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma, mechanical aptitude, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or lead a small team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• Mechanical ability to repair equipment and adapt to various types of machines.
• Previous mechanical experience or technical school.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated. Ability to lead and supervise small group of technicians.
• Prior experience in customer service, and material handling/industrial equipment environment (preferred).
• Ability to operate reach-truck, stock-picker, pallet jack, and 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.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Self-motivated

Independent work

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Catavolt

Job description

Toyota Lift Northwest in Kent, WA is hiring an Experienced Forklift Field Technician to service customer sites across the Pacific Northwest. You will perform preventive maintenance, run diagnostics, and complete repairs on material handling equipment, while ensuring safety procedures and proper documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma, mechanical aptitude, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or lead a small team.