Field Forklift Technician — Vehicle & Training

Alta Equipment Group; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is hiring a Forklift Field Service Technician for its Romulus, MI location on first shift. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair forklifts and related material handling equipment at customer sites, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role includes operating a company van with a fuel card, participating in paid in-house training, and maintaining accurate paperwork. Uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Two years forklift repair experience preferred, including military MOS/NEC codes.
• Own tools and valid driver’s license.
• Experience with electric and liquid propane units.
• Ability to read safety rules and operate manuals; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair customer equipment.
• Complete repairs timely and professionally.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Work independently and manage workloads.
• Submit required paperwork accurately.
• Maintain company vehicle and on-board parts inventory.
• Participate in in-house paid training program.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Self-management

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC training

Yale/Hyster CRM

Job description

Alta Equipment Group is hiring a Forklift Field Service Technician for its Romulus, MI location on first shift. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair forklifts and related material handling equipment at customer sites, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role includes operating a company van with a fuel card, participating in paid in-house training, and maintaining accurate paperwork. Uniforms are provided.