Field Service Technician-Forklift and Automation, Waterbury, CT

abelwomack; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Technical training

Career growth

Job stability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Abel Womack in Waterbury area is seeking skilled Field Service Technicians to install, maintain, and repair Raymond battery-powered lift trucks and other material handling equipment. This role includes a company-issued service vehicle, extensive technical training, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth within a well-established industry leader.

You will travel in a defined territory, troubleshoot with customers, and submit work orders while upholding professional

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and/or electrical equipment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effective maintenance.
• Experience with electrical fuel systems, sensor technology, hydraulics, PLCs, or charging systems (a plus).
• Ability to read schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
• Strong communication with team members, parts representatives, technical specialists, dispatch, lead service techs, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor and build positive customer relationships by delivering excellent service.
• Must provide your own basic mechanic tools; specialty tools will be provided.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly.

Responsibilities

• Travel within an assigned territory to install, maintain, and repair Raymond battery-powered lift trucks along with working on warehouse storage systems, conveyors, carousels, and other automated material handling equipment.
• Work directly with customers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment challenges.
• Apply and grow your mechanical and technical skills through continuous training.
• Submit electronic work orders efficiently using a company-provided tablet.
• Represent Abel Womack with professionalism and excellent customer service.

Skills

Diagnose & repair

Read schematics

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Communicate well

Valid driver’s license

Lift 75 lbs

Job description

Field Service Technician - Material Handling Equipment

Waterbury and surrounding area

$26-$35 per hour

Come for the career. Stay for the team.

Abel Womack is seeking skilled and motivatedField Service Techniciansto join our team. Interested in working on electric vehicles and automated equipment? Whether you’ve worked as a forklift technician or have transferable experience as an auto, diesel, conveyor, heavy equipment, or other electro-mechanical mechanic-this could be the perfect next step in your career. If you enjoy independent field work but appreciate having a strong support network when things get tough, you’ll fit right in.

At Abel Womack, we believe great culture attracts great talent. For over 100 years, we’ve built a Best-in-Class organization by valuing our employees and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team-focused environment where your contributions matter.

This role provides acompany-issued service vehicleand extensivetechnical training. As awell-established industry leader in material handling solutions, we offer long-termcareer growth,job stability, and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Travel within an assigned territory to install, maintain, and repairRaymond battery-powered lift trucksalong with working on warehouse storage systems, conveyors, carousels, and other automated material handling equipment
• Work directly with our customers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment challenges
• Apply and grow your mechanical and technical skills through continuous training
• Submit electronic work orders efficiently using a company-provided tablet
• Represent Abel Womack with professionalism and excellent customer service

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability todiagnose and repair mechanical and/or electrical equipment with a focus onquality, efficiency, and cost-effective maintenance.
• Experience with electrical fuel systems, sensor technology, hydraulics, PLCs, or charging systems (a plus)
• Ability to read schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals
• Ability to communicate regularly by phone and in person with team members, parts representatives, technical specialists, dispatch, lead service techs, and customers, required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanorandbuild positive customer relationshipsby consistently deliveringexcellent customer service
• Must provide your own basic mechanic tools; specialty tools will be provided
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Straight hourly pay -no flat rate
• Overtime opportunities
• Access to nationally recognized technical training and certifications
• Technicians travel within a defined territory
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• A culture built on respect, expertise, and teamwork

Join Us

Our tagline isDiscover the Difference-becauseofour unique capabilities and philosophy.

Join our team andbe the difference.

Abel Womack is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Hourly Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.