Heavy Equipment Technician

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. is seeking a Field Service Technician to support our Montville, New Jersey location and surrounding areas. The role offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits in a family‑oriented company.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining forklifts, pallet trucks, boom lifts, and scissor lifts, while delivering courteous, professional service on the road or in customer sites.

Qualifications

• Prior experience repairing forklifts and/or heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience as a road mechanic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts.
• Provide courteous and professional service.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Dependable

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Heavy equipment repair

Job description

Eastern Lift Truck Co. Field Service Technician

Currently, we are seeking a Field Service Technician to support our Montville, New Jerseylocation and surrounding areas. We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel!

Main Duties:

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts
• Provide courteous and professional service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Requirements:

• Prior experience repairing forklifts and/or heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience as a road mechanic a plus
• Welding / fabricating experience
• Exceptional customer service skill
• Clean driving record
• Stable work history
• Dependable, self-motivated professional

Benefits:

• Company vehicle with fuel card, company cell phone; medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan. 401k with partial company match, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, short- & long-term disability, and basic/supplemental life insurance policies.

Compensation:

This position is paid hourly with a pay range of $24.00/hr - $48.00/hr. Compensation is based on experience

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.?

Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business.

At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company.

Find out more at: www.easternlifttruck.com

“Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets”