Field Service Technician — Forklifts, Diesel & Hydraulics

Fraza / Vitan Equipment; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle + fuel card

No nights and weekends

Full benefits (PTO, medical, dental, 1

401(k) with match

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Buffalo Lift Trucks & Vitan Equipment is seeking an experienced Forklift Technician / Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment at customer locations across the region in New York state. This role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and performing preventative maintenance as needed.

The position is field-based with no nights or weekends, offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive $23–$38 hourly pay, a company vehicle with fuel card, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience repairing forklifts, heavy equipment, diesel trucks, or auto mechanics looking to transition to heavy equipment.
• Strong diagnostic instincts and a safety-first mindset on the job.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate the company service truck.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems directly at customer locations
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to keep local businesses running
• Hit the road across your assigned territory—no getting stuck in the same shop every day
• Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant, and up to solid operating standards
• Log your service work accurately via mobile dispatch and communicate updates clear

Skills

Forklift repair

Diagnostics

Field service

Job description

Buffalo Lift Trucks & Vitan Equipment is seeking an experienced Forklift Technician / Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment at customer locations across the region in New York state. This role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and performing preventative maintenance as needed.

The position is field-based with no nights or weekends, offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive $23–$38 hourly pay, a company vehicle with fuel card, and a