Field Service Technician

Jobtailor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Des Moines, IA is seeking a field service technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other lift trucks. You will perform planned maintenance and manage service van operations.

The role requires reading schematics, electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and strong customer service, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree preferred; lift truck repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with testing equipment and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair lift trucks.
• Perform planned maintenance on customer equipment.
• Maintain service van and inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Reading Schematics

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Customer Care Skills

Planning Ability

Good Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree

Tools

Common Hand Tools

Electrical Tools

Air Tools

Torch

Arc Welder

Testing Equipment

Job description

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other makes of lift trucks
• Perform assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks
• Maintain a service van and its inventory
• Process paperwork after completion of each job

Requirements

• Less than 2 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record
• Ability to safely operate lift trucks
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Good written/verbal communication and customer care skills
• Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment preferred
• Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder, and various types of testing equipment
• Industry-related training preferred
• Ability to read and understand service manuals
• Ability to plan and follow through

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair lift trucks, including knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines. Proficient in reading schematics and service manuals, with a focus on customer care and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lift Truck Repair
• Electrical Systems Knowledge
• Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
• Technical Degree
• Welding Experience

Hard Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Diagnosing
• Repairing
• Planned Maintenance
• Reading Schematics
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Electrical Aptitude
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Testing Equipment Knowledge
• Service Manual Comprehension

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Customer Care Skills
• Planning Ability
• Follow Through

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Lift Trucks
• Crown
• Mechanical Repair
• Electrical Repair
• Hydraulics
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Service Van Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Industry-Related Training

Tools & Technologies

• Common Hand Tools
• Electrical Tools
• Air Tools
• Torch
• Arc Welder