Field Service Technician (Forklift)

Flippa.com; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician to join their team. In this role, you will travel to customer sites to perform essential maintenance and repairs on forklifts and aerial lifts, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. With a focus on safety and quality, you will utilize your mechanical and electrical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. This position offers competitive compensation, extensive training, and a range of benefits, including a company vehicle and flexible hours. If you are passionate about hands-on work and delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

PTO

Flexible Hours

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Tablets

Laptops

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Must be computer literate for diagnostics and internet resources.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair internal combustion and electric powered equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Computer literacy

Education

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Tablet

Laptop

Job description

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.

Check out our company video - We Are G&W!

As a Field Service Technician operating out of our Atlanta, GA 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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 pre-employment 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 Disability - No cost to you!
• Life Insurance - company paid with option to purchase more