Field Service Technician (Forklift)

ZipRecruiter; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent equipment service provider is seeking a Field Service Technician to travel to customer facilities performing maintenance and repairs on various powered equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, previous experience with heavy equipment, and exceptional customer service capabilities. Competitive compensation and benefits, including training and advancement opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems is essential.
• Previous experience with forklifts or heavy equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Provide communication to customers while onsite.
• Maintain and repair powered material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

G&W Equipment, Inc., is an authorized dealer and service provider for CAT® Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Forklifts, and Jungheinrich Forklifts. We are a family owned and operated provider of the sales and service of Materials Handling and Aerial Equipment to a variety of industries throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. To learn more, visit our website at www.gwequip.com.

Position

As a Field Service Technician operating out of our Columbia SC branch you will be responsible for traveling to customer facilities and performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts, aerial lifts, and other powered material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and independently troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Maintain and repair internal combustion and electric powered equipment
• Provide communication and a positive experience to customers while onsite

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Hydraulic Systems
• Previous experience evaluating and repairing forklifts, heavy equipment, tractors, automobiles or similar pieces of equipment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must be computer literate, able to use tablet and a laptop for field diagnostics and internet resources
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, be able to pass preemployment drug screens, background checks, and physicals

What We Bring to the Table

• Competitive compensation and PTO
• Extensive hands-on training and advancement opportunities
• Flexible Hours with the opportunity for overtime
• Company vehicle and uniforms
• Cell phone, tablets and laptops
• 401(k) plan includes a 100% company match up to the first 6% of savings
• Medical (HSA and PPO options), Dental and Vision insurance
• Short and Long-term - No cost to you!
• Life Insurance - company paid with option to purchase more