Field Technician - Forklift & Heavy Equipment (Garland)

Lonestar Forklift, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K matching

Professional development

Job summary

Lonestar Forklift, Inc. in Garland, Texas is seeking a Field Technician to join the Service team. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on a range of forklift and heavy equipment, with focus on safety inspections and timely service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience, with hydraulics knowledge and experience on aerial platforms or lift trucks being a plus. A valid driver license and travel to customer sites are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience in a related industry.
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset.
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset.
• Strong communication skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn mechanical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on material handling equipment.
• Maintain communication with Service Dispatcher on ongoing jobs and complete tasks on time.
• Discuss service job details with customers and confirm scope and repair requirements.
• Coordinate with Parts department to order and prepare required parts before visits.
• Keep accurate documentation such as work orders and warranty paperwork.
• Report safety incidents promptly and follow all safety policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lonestar Forklift, Inc. in Garland, Texas is seeking a Field Technician to join the Service team. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on a range of forklift and heavy equipment, with focus on safety inspections and timely service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience, with hydraulics knowledge and experience on aerial platforms or lift trucks being a plus. A valid driver license and travel to customer sites are required.