Forklift Field Service Technician (First Shift)

Alta Equipment Group; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group's Bronx-based Material Handling Division is seeking a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic on first shift (Mon-Fri). The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, diagnostic repairs, and professional service for customer equipment.

Candidates should have hands-on forklift/heavy equipment experience, with diesel and propane unit knowledge, own tools, and strong mechanical aptitude. Alta offers in-house training and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanic repair experience on forklifts or heavy equipment such as diesel engines or automotive systems.
• Experience with diesel and propane powered units.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Must own personal tools.
• Ability to read safety instructions and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment.
• Complete each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication of findings.
• Work and manage workloads independently and complete required paperwork.
• Incorporate Alta’s Guiding Principles into daily activities.

Skills

Forklift repair

Diesel equipment

Propane units

Mechanical aptitude

Own tools

Reading/writing reports

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC

Hyster contact management

Job description

Alta Equipment Group's Bronx-based Material Handling Division is seeking a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic on first shift (Mon-Fri). The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, diagnostic repairs, and professional service for customer equipment.

Candidates should have hands-on forklift/heavy equipment experience, with diesel and propane unit knowledge, own tools, and strong mechanical aptitude. Alta offers in-house training and uniforms.