Forklift Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Group; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company paid cell phone

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Forklift Field Service Technician for the first shift (Mon–Fri). You will perform preventative maintenance and diagnose/repair forklifts and related equipment at customer sites using a company van and fuel card.

Ideal candidates have forklift repair experience, own tools, a valid driver's license, and the ability to complete required paperwork; training and a robust benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift repair experience preferred, including military or reserve background.
• Experience with electric and LPG equipment; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Own tools and a clean driving record with a valid license to drive company vehicle.
• Ability to read documents, perform basic math, and report in writing.
• Familiarity with HYPASS, TKC training software and Yale/Hyster systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment.
• Complete repairs efficiently and maintain quality customer service.
• Work independently; manage workload and submit required paperwork.
• Maintain company vehicle and on-board parts inventory.

Skills

Forklift repair

Field service

Own tools

Clean driving record

Electric/LPG knowledge

Diagnostics software

Communication skills

Paperwork accuracy

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC

Yale/Hyster systems

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful:

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company paid cell phone
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• O utstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more!
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technicianfor our Battle Creek, MI branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). Field Technicians are provided a company service van, which is provided for our Techs to drive home (you don't leave it at our shop at the end of the day), along with a fuel card.The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Field Technicians are responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house paid training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a Technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!

Qualifications:

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, which includes experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
• Previous field experience is highly preferable
• Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasions... [text](Please keep original) manner

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer.This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!