Field Service Technician

Sammons Industrial; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

ESOP

401(k)

Training and tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Sammons Industrial in New Braunfels, TX, seeks a Service Technician I to diagnose, maintain, and repair material handling equipment on-site, working with engines, hydraulics, electrics, and lifting systems while prioritizing safety and quality.

You’ll grow your technical skills across a range of equipment and contribute to a culture that values reliability, craftsmanship, and taking care of people. A high school diploma and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of forklift repair or related mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow; customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment and major systems (engines, hydraulics, electrical, lifting).
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Maintain safety by following OSHA/DOT rules and company policies; keep work area clean.

Skills

Forklift repair experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Remote Type

On-site

You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner!

Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals.

Join a team that takes care of you. Here are some ways we do that:

• Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses
• Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Training and Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program
• Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company

How You’ll Make a Difference

When equipment goes down, our customers count on us to get them back up and running. As a Service Technician I, you’ll diagnose, maintain, and repair material handling equipment while keeping safety and quality at the center of every job.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills, work on a wide range of equipment, and build a career with a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and taking care of people.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment and its major systems, including engines, electric motors, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, electrical, and lifting systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, failure analysis, and basic welding to keep equipment operating safely and according to manufacturer specifications.
• Put safety first on every job by properly securing equipment, following OSHA, DOT, and company requirements, maintaining a clean work area, and actively participating in our Safety First culture.
• Take care of our customers and your work by maintaining needed parts and supplies, completing service documentation on time, and continuing your technical training and certifications.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 1 year of forklift repair or related mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and working knowledge of material handling equipment; certification on at least 50% of the company product line is expected.
• A customer-first mindset with clear communication skills, dependable follow-through, and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds, as well as participating in an on-call schedule as needed. Mechanical/trade school and Hyster-Yale technician certifications are preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Join a team where safety, integrity, hard work, and looking out for one another aren’t just talking points—they’re how we work.
• Build your skills and your career through hands-on experience, technical training and opportunities to keep growing.
• Become part of a company with more than 130 years in business and a proud history of doing right by our customers, our communities, and our people.

Pay Type

Hourly