Field Service Mechanic (Savannah, GA))

PALFINGER AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PALFINGER AG is seeking a skilled technician to perform field repairs and maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment, including cranes and forklifts. The role requires independent judgment, safety compliance, and effective communication with site and fleet managers. Successful applicants will document their work diligently and ensure high standards of service during and outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in field repairs on cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work unscheduled hours for emergency repairs.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform field repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
• Conduct quarterly preventive maintenance and DOT inspections.
• Document service records and communicate mechanical issues effectively.

Skills

Independent judgment

Mechanical communication

Safety compliance

Service documentation

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Perform field repairs and troubleshooting of articulating cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, conveyors, trucks and trailers while using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Perform quarterly preventive maintenance per customer schedule and Annual DOT inspections and warranty service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs during working and non-working hours.
• Able to communicate mechanical issues and needed repairs to the job site and/or fleet managers.
• Responsible for service documentation in a timely manner that consists of but not limited to; estimates, work order authorization, ordering and recording parts, labor, and inventory documentation.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and orderly company vehicle and job site equipment and work areas.