Field Forklift Technician - Travel & Diagnostics

Wolter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Training and Career Development

Job summary

Wolter is seeking a skilled Forklift Road Technician to join our service team. The role involves on-site travel to customer locations for preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts and related equipment, ensuring high-quality field service and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repair experience, with the ability to read electrical/hydraulic schematics and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Basic computer and internet proficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to diagnose and solve complex equipment issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts and related equipment at customer locations.
• Travel to customer sites for field service and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, brake, and powertrain systems.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school cert / associate degree

Job description

Wolter is seeking a skilled Forklift Road Technician to join our service team. The role involves on-site travel to customer locations for preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts and related equipment, ensuring high-quality field service and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repair experience, with the ability to read electrical/hydraulic schematics and maintain documentation.