Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment [ID:56AD]

Mechanics Hub; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanics Hub is actively seeking a Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment to service forklifts, cranes, lift gates and related systems at customer sites in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Ideal candidates bring heavy equipment repair experience with hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills and a strong commitment to safety.

The role requires 100% field work, a valid CDL B, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repair experience.
• Heavy equipment repair experience including equipment-mounted systems or similar machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Valid CDL B with clean driving record and ability to obtain a 1-year DOT medical card.
• Ability to perform 100% field service work and support customer-site repairs in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the necessary toolset and basic computer use for service records.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, troubleshoot and repair forklifts, cranes, loaders, lift gates and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety checks, corrective repairs and refurbishments in field service.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues using procedures and diagnostic tools.
• Complete service records, daily reports and updates using company systems.
• Adhere to safe work practices and environmental requirements.
• Support customer satisfaction by addressing service concerns and communicating repair opportunities.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Field service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Toolset for role

Job description

A well-established material handling equipment company is hiring a Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment in Inver Grove Heights MN to service forklifts cranes lift gates hoists and related systems at customer sites. Ideal candidates have heavy equipment repair experience with hydraulic electrical and diagnostic skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect service troubleshoot and repair forklifts knuckle boom cranes loaders lift gates hook lifts skip loaders hoists and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance safety checks corrective repairs upgrades and refurbishment work in a field service environment.
• Diagnose mechanical hydraulic and electrical issues using troubleshooting procedures diagnostic tools and hands-on repair skills.
• Complete service records daily reports work documentation and related updates using company systems.
• Follow safe work practices environmental requirements technical procedures and service bulletins.
• Support customer satisfaction by addressing service concerns professionally and communicating repair opportunities or follow-up needs.

Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical hydraulic and electrical repair experience.
• Heavy equipment repair experience including equipment-mounted systems or similar machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hydraulic electrical and mechanical systems.
• Valid CDL B clean driving record that meets company driving standards and ability to obtain and maintain a 1-year DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to perform 100% field service work and support customer-site repairs in Inver Grove Heights MN and surrounding areas.
• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the necessary toolset for the role and be comfortable using basic computer systems for service records documentation and daily job updates.

Preferred

• Welding experience.
• Diesel equipment experience especially when paired with heavy equipment hydraulic or electrical repair experience.
• Experience repairing forklifts truck-mounted cranes knuckle boom cranes lift gates hook lifts hoists loaders skip loaders or rental equipment fleets.
• Veterans and candidates with military maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.

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