Forklift Field Service Tech - First Shift, Union Local 150

Colonial Group; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Calumet City, IL seeks a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician on first shift. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair customer forklifts and material handling equipment.

The role requires independent work, timely paperwork, and driving a company vehicle. A valid license, own tools, and a positive attitude are essential; union Local 150 applies.

Hourly pay up to $35/hr with compensation based on location, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of mechanic experience; forklift repair preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics and reading schematics.
• Own tools and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Ability to navigate with phone and laptop; organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment.
• Complete repairs timely and maintain professional service.
• Provide exceptional customer service and manage workloads independently.
• Submit required paperwork accurately and maintain vehicle and parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Forklift repair

Hydraulics basics

Read schematics

Own tools

Valid driver’s license

Electric basics

Organized

Positive attitude

Computer literacy

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC training

Yale/Hyster CRM

Job description

Colonial Group in Calumet City, IL seeks a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician on first shift. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair customer forklifts and material handling equipment.

The role requires independent work, timely paperwork, and driving a company vehicle. A valid license, own tools, and a positive attitude are essential; union Local 150 applies.

Hourly pay up to $35/hr with compensation based on location, skills, and experience.