Forklift Field Service Technician

Yitaltg; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company paid cell phone

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance premiums covered

401(k) with match

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a Forklift Field Service Technician in Traverse City, MI. This full-time role offers a company van, fuel card, and a comprehensive benefits package, with first-shift hours and no flat-rate pay.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair forklifts and related equipment, and handle paperwork while delivering excellent customer service. Tools and MLS experience are essential, with opportunities for paid in-house training.

Qualifications

• Two years forklift repair experience preferred, including MOS/NEC codes.
• Military/Guard/Reserve experience in listed codes highly considered.
• Experience with electric and LP units.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess own tools.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment.
• Complete repairs in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Work and manage workloads independently.
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork.
• Field technicians are responsible for company vehicle and onboard parts inventory.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain consistent attendance.

Skills

Forklift repair experience

Mechanical aptitude

Own tools

Clean driving record

Reading/writing/speaking

Basic math

Reasoning ability

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC training software

Yale/Hyster CRM

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

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
• Outstanding 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 Industrial Equipment Group is currently looking for a full‑time Forklift Field Service Technician for our Traverse City, MI branch. This position is first shift, M‑F, and hourly (no flat rate). Field Technicians are provided a company service van, which is used to drive home and must have 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
• Perform 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
• Must 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; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment) are required.
• Vision: No special vision requirements.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non‑weather), extreme cold and heat (non‑weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

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!