Forklift Field Service Technician — Home Van, PTO & Benefits

ALTG; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company-paid cell phone

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group seeks a Forklift Field Service Technician at our Elkhart, IN branch for a full-time, first-shift role. A company van and fuel card are provided to service customer forklifts and material handling equipment in the field.

Two years of forklift repair experience is preferred; field experience is highly desirable. Clean driving record, own tools, and familiarity with HYPASS, Hyster TKC, and Yale/Hyster CMS are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift repair experience preferred, including military or reserve MOS/NEC codes listed.
• Field experience is highly preferable.
• Strong knowledge of electric and LP gas forklifts.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and tool ownership.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license to drive company vehicle.
• Familiarity with HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software, and Yale/Hyster CMS.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret safety instructions and reports.
• Numerical skills for measurements and calculations.
• Intermediate problem-solving and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair various forms of customer equipment.
• Complete repairs timely and professionally.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Work and manage workloads independently.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain inventory of tools and parts in the field.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles daily.

Skills

Forklift repair

Field experience

Mechanical aptitude

Own tools

Valid driver's license

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Numerical ability

Reasoning

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC training

Yale/Hyster CMS

Job description

Alta Equipment Group seeks a Forklift Field Service Technician at our Elkhart, IN branch for a full-time, first-shift role. A company van and fuel card are provided to service customer forklifts and material handling equipment in the field.

Two years of forklift repair experience is preferred; field experience is highly desirable. Clean driving record, own tools, and familiarity with HYPASS, Hyster TKC, and Yale/Hyster CMS are required.