Field Service Technician: Forklifts & Heavy Equipment

BMH; Elm City (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH seeks an experienced forklift technician for a shop-based role in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a shop or field setting, with dealership experience encouraged, and can diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment such as forklifts and hydraulic systems.

The position is hourly and reports to the Shop service manager. Must have own tools and be able to work in a demanding environment completing tests and maintenance tasks to manufacturers’ specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a shop or field setting
• Automotive technicians with dealership experience are encouraged to apply
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, articulate boom) used in construction

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoist and hand tools.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Equipment selection

Installation

Operating monitoring

Problem sensitivity

Information ordering

Manual dexterity

Near vision

Multi-limb coordination

Control precision

Job description

BMH seeks an experienced forklift technician for a shop-based role in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a shop or field setting, with dealership experience encouraged, and can diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment such as forklifts and hydraulic systems.

The position is hourly and reports to the Shop service manager. Must have own tools and be able to work in a demanding environment completing tests and maintenance tasks to manufacturers’ specifications.