Lead Technician - Heavy Line

Sammons Warehouse Solutions; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Tools & PPE

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sammons Industrial in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Lead Technician – Heavy Line to lead diagnostics and repairs on material handling and aerial equipment. You will mentor technicians, handle advanced diagnostics, and ensure safety and reliability of customer equipment.

You will diagnose and repair engines, drive systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems, perform preventative maintenance, welding, and document service work, while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on heavy material handling, aerial, or similar industrial equipment.
• High school diploma or GED (technical or trade school training preferred); certified on the majority of assigned product lines.
• Ability to read precision instruments and perform advanced mechanical repairs; welding or fabrication skills a plus.
• A valid driver’s license, your own tools, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and train assigned technicians while serving as the go-to resource for advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild engines, drive systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other major components on material handling and aerial equipment.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, welding, and failure analysis to keep equipment running to manufacturer standards.
• Uphold safety standards, complete service documentation, manage parts and tools, and support Service Leadership in meeting goals and performance metrics.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Remote Type:

_ You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner! _

Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals.

_ Join a team that takes care of you. Here are some ways we do that: _

• Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses

• Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 401(k)

• Training and Tuition Reimbursement

• Work/Life Balance

• Paid Holidays and Time Off

• Health and Wellness Benefits

• Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program

• Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company

How You’ll Make a Difference

As our Lead Technician – Heavy Line, you’ll be the steady hand and trusted voice the team turns to. You’ll lead from the front—solving tough mechanical challenges, mentoring technicians, and ensuring our customers’ equipment runs safely and reliably. Your experience will raise the bar for quality, safety, and teamwork across the shop and in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and train assigned technicians while serving as the go-to resource for advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting.

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild engines, drive systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other major components on material handling and aerial equipment.

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, welding, and failure analysis to keep equipment running to manufacturer standards.

• Uphold safety standards, complete service documentation, manage parts and tools, and support Service Leadership in meeting goals and performance metrics.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience working on heavy material handling, aerial, or similar industrial equipment, with strong diagnostic skills.

• High school diploma or GED (technical or trade school training preferred); certified on the majority of assigned product lines.

• Ability to read precision instruments and perform advanced mechanical repairs; welding or fabrication skills a plus.

• A valid driver’s license, your own tools, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and outstanding customer service.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• You’ll be trusted as a leader and valued for your expertise.

• You’ll work alongside good people who take pride in safe, honest work.

• You’ll build a long-term career with a company that stands behind its team.

Job Details

Pay Type:

Hourly