Field Service Technician: Forklifts & Heavy Equipment

BMH; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH is seeking an experienced forklift technician with 3+ years in a shop or field setting. Automotive technicians with dealership experience are encouraged to apply.

You will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating boom equipment, primarily in-house at our Mentor shop. This role reports to the shop service manager and involves testing, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with manufacturers’

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as forklift technician or related heavy equipment.
• Experience in shop or field settings preferred.
• Ability to diagnose, repair and overhaul mobile mechanical equipment.
• Must have own tools and be able to use hoists and basic hand tools.

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 to ensure proper performance.
• 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

Tools

Hand tools

Hoist

Job description

BMH is seeking an experienced forklift technician with 3+ years in a shop or field setting. Automotive technicians with dealership experience are encouraged to apply.

You will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating boom equipment, primarily in-house at our Mentor shop. This role reports to the shop service manager and involves testing, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with manufacturers’