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

Mechanics Hub; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on repair experience across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with strong diagnostic skills and the ability to perform 100% on-site field work in the St. Louis area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repair experience.
• Heavy equipment repair experience, including equipment-mounted systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, cranes, hoists and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety checks, and repairs in a field service environment.
• Complete service records and field reports using company systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Field service work

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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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