Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Leavitt Industrial Group; Garland (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Matching

Résumé du poste

Lonestar Forklift in Garland, Texas is seeking a Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to join our Service team. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on material handling equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of repair experience, hydraulics and electric engine knowledge, and excellent communication. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel regionally are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience.
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing/servicing electric engines is a strong asset.
• Aerial platform and lift truck experience is an asset.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulics

Electric engines

Aerial platforms

Customer communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Strong work ethic

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

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.

The Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for a mechanically inclined Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment 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.

As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• At least 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, 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

Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• 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

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.