Field Technician

Pacificlift; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific Lift & Equipment seeks a Field Technician in Pasadena, CA to install, inspect, maintain, and repair vehicle lifts and related shop equipment at customer sites. The role requires hands-on mechanical/technical skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read manuals and diagrams.

On-site, full-time position with a pay range of $23–$27 per hour. Travel within the service area is required; reports to the Service Manager or Lead Technician, with emphasis on safety and first-time fix

Formación

• Hands-on mechanical or automotive experience, or relevant technical training.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude and tool use ability.
• Valid driver’s license and travel to customer sites.
• Ability to read instructions, diagrams, and measurements clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle lifts and shop equipment.
• Read work orders and site plans; escalate scope changes when needed.
• Use hand/power tools and test equipment safely; inspect tools before use.
• Coordinate with lead technician, project coordinator, and customers on schedule.
• Complete service reports, time records, and customer sign-off accurately.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow site safety procedures.
• Explain work performed and observed conditions; report safety concerns promptly.
• Travel from Pasadena to customer sites; transport tools and materials as assigned.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Customer communication

Reliability / attendance

Travel readiness

Educación

Technical training or related field

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment

Descripción del empleo

Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle lifts and automotive shop equipment at dealership, fleet, municipal, and other customer facilities. The Field Technician represents Pacific Lift on customer sites and completes safe, accurate work in coordination with project and service teams.

Location: Pasadena, CA. Employment: Full-time; on-site. Final schedule to be provided during hiring. Pay: $23–$27/hour. Reports to: Service Manager or Lead Technician.

Key responsibilities

• Perform equipment installations, preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicle lifts and related shop equipment, following manufacturer instructions, approved procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Read and apply work orders, site plans, equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and service documentation; identify site conditions or scope changes that need escalation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and test equipment safely; inspect tools and equipment before use and report damaged or unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with the lead technician, project coordinator, customer contact, and other trades to sequence work, protect customer operations, and communicate schedule changes.
• Complete service reports, inspection findings, time records, parts usage, photographs, and customer sign-off accurately and promptly using company systems.
• Maintain an orderly work area, secure tools and materials, and follow site‑specific safety practices, including lockout/tagout and fall‑protection procedures when applicable and trained.
• Explain completed work and observed equipment conditions professionally; promptly report safety concerns, callbacks, delays, and additional repair needs.
• Travel from the Pasadena location to customer sites in the assigned service area; load, transport, and account for tools, parts, and materials as assigned.

Success measures

• Safe work practices and completion of required safety training
• First‑time fix rate and reduction in preventable callbacks
• On‑time arrival and service completion against assigned schedule
• Accuracy and timeliness of service records and inspections
• Customer communication and satisfaction

Minimum qualifications

• Hands‑on mechanical, automotive, diesel, industrial maintenance, or equipment installation experience, or completion of relevant technical training; equivalent combinations of training and experience considered.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude, including the ability to use hand and power tools and learn equipment diagnostics.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s lawful, job‑related driving requirements for travel to customer sites.
• Ability to read written instructions, diagrams, and measurements and to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.
• Reliable attendance, sound judgment, professional conduct, and willingness to learn manufacturer‑specific procedures.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior service, installation, or inspection of vehicle lifts or automotive shop equipment
• Automotive dealership, fleet, municipal, industrial, or construction‑site experience
• Relevant technical school, diesel, automotive, electrical, or mechanical coursework

Work environment and physical requirements

The essential functions include working at customer facilities and may require standing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling tools or materials. Some assignments may involve working around moving vehicles, elevated equipment, electricity, or construction activity. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified applicants and employees.

Equal opportunity and accommodation

Pacific Lift & Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process. The company will consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.