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

Mechanics Hub; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 4,946,000 - 5,751,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Mechanics Hub is seeking a Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment in Madison, WI to service forklifts, cranes, lift gates, hoists, and related equipment at customer sites.

You will travel to customer sites, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose hydraulic/electrical/mechanical issues, and document service activities in our systems. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the necessary toolset and use basic computer systems for service records

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts 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 and hands-on repair skills.
• Complete service records, daily reports, work documentation, and related updates using company systems.
• Follow safe work practices and communicate repair opportunities or follow-up needs to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnosis

Diagnostic tools

Field service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

A well-established material handling equipment company is hiring a Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment in Madison, WI 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. Apply today for steady field service work, competitive pay, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTravel 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.RequirementsRequired: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.Ability to perform 100% field service work and support customer-site repairs in Madison, WI and surrounding areas.Valid driver’s license, clean driving record that meets company driving standards, and ability to obtain and maintain a 1-year DOT Medical Card.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.#BJ1Compensation:$35.90 – $41.75/hour based on experience and qualifications$3,000 sign-on bonusBenefits:Health, Vision, Dental, company-paid Life Insurance, and voluntary Life Insurance available starting day one401(k) with 6% company matchPaid Time Off and company-paid holidaysTuition reimbursement for job-related continued educationReferral programCareer growth opportunitiesShifts:Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PMHours may vary based on business needs