Field Service Technician: Forklift & Equipment Expert

Southwest Material Handling; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Material Handling in Mira Loma, CA is seeking a Field Technician to travel to customer sites and perform mechanical repairs on forklifts and related equipment. You will diagnose issues, replace worn parts, and ensure safety and reliability while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of forklift/material handling technician experience, a clean DMV record, and the ability to drive a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Three to five years forklift/material handling technician experience.
• Excellent driving record (as shown on current DMV report).
• Ability to drive company vehicle to customer sites.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written.
• Customer service attitude and aptitude.
• Attend technical classes when offered by management.
• Appearance must be neat and professional.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to perform mechanical repairs and service.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and write clear job recommendations and descriptions.
• Repair forklifts powered by gasoline, LPG, electric or diesel.
• Replace worn/broken parts and adjust brakes and wheels as needed.
• Lubricate forklifts and perform maintenance.
• Complete paperwork to open/close work orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain clean vehicles and report any problems.
• Practice safe work habits.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Field service

Communication (verbal)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Southwest Material Handling in Mira Loma, CA is seeking a Field Technician to travel to customer sites and perform mechanical repairs on forklifts and related equipment. You will diagnose issues, replace worn parts, and ensure safety and reliability while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of forklift/material handling technician experience, a clean DMV record, and the ability to drive a company vehicle.