Field Technician (Forklift Mechanic)

Lonestar Forklift, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

Life insurance and disability insurance

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lonestar Forklift, Inc. seeks a mechanically inclined Field Technician to join our Service team in Garland, Texas. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining material handling equipment while ensuring effective communication with our Service Dispatcher and customers.

Qualified candidates will possess 3-5 years of repair experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. We offer comprehensive medical benefits, life insurance, 401K matching, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience.
• Relevant Trade Certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel to customer sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing material handling equipment.
• Maintaining effective communication with the Service Dispatcher.
• Ordering required parts and preparing for job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair experience

Hydraulics experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lonestar Forklift is a customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with over 30 years of proven success and numerous branch locations across Texas. Lonestar Forklift offers new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive and tailored solutions for unique business needs.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Lonestar Forklift is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for a mechanically inclined Field Technician (Forklift Mechanic) to join our Service team in Garland, Texas. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements
• Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites
• Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork
• Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry
• Relevant Trade Certification is an asset
• 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, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region is required

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• 401K matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $35.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Garland, Texas.

Lonestar Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.