Forklift Field Service Tech - First Shift, Union Local 150

Colonial Group; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Calumet City, IL is hiring a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician on first shift. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing customer forklifts and material handling equipment, with a focus on reliable service.

This is a union position under Local 150, with on-site work and a pay rate up to $35/hr. Candidates should have 2–3 years of mechanic experience and own tools.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of mechanic experience, forklift repair preferred.
• Basic hydraulics knowledge and ability to read schematics.
• Own a set of basic tools and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair various customer equipment forms.
• Complete repairs promptly and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage workloads independently.
• Submit all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain company vehicle and on-board parts inventory.
• Adhere to company guiding principles and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift repair

Hydraulics

Schematics reading

Own tools

Driver's license

Electrical basics

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC

Yale/Hyster CRM

Job description

Colonial Group in Calumet City, IL is hiring a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician on first shift. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing customer forklifts and material handling equipment, with a focus on reliable service.

This is a union position under Local 150, with on-site work and a pay rate up to $35/hr. Candidates should have 2–3 years of mechanic experience and own tools.