Mobile Forklift Technician

Nexgen Lift Trucks; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexgen Lift Trucks in California is seeking a skilled forklift service technician to perform maintenance and repairs on electric, propane, and diesel forklifts, ensuring safety and reliability on every job.

You will replace drive motors and controllers, work with hydraulics and 24V–72V systems, and document time, notes, safety issues on a laptop, while communicating clearly with customers and management to meet expectations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in forklift repair or automotive repair.
• Knowledge of electric, propane and diesel forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM service and repairs on forklifts.
• Replace drive motors and controllers; work with hydraulics.
• Work with 24V–72V systems.
• Communicate clearly with management and customers to meet expectations.
• Keep detailed records of time, job notes, safety issues and customer concerns on a laptop.
• Utilize basic hand and power tools safely.
• Possess a professional appearance and demeanor; aim to exceed customer expectations.
• Be able to drive service vehicle and tow trailer to job sites up to 2 hours away.

Skills

Forklift repair

PM service

Drive motors

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

24V-72V systems

Communication (English)

Tool use

Record keeping

Problem solving

Customer focus

Travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Field service travel

Safety awareness

Tools

Field service software

Job description

• Have Knowledge of electric, propane and diesel forklifts
• Performing PM service and repairs on forklifts
• Replacing drive motors, controllers, working with hydraulics and more
• Working with 24v to 72v systems
• Working closely with management to meet customer expectations
• Effectively communicate in clear English, including speaking, writing and listening
• Familiarity with the safe use of basic hand tools and power tools
• Overhead reaching, bending, squatting, walking, lifting and move loads of up to 75 lbs.
• Familiarity with mobile phones, device apps, field service software and computers
• Able to keep detailed records of time, job notes, safety issues and customer concerns on a laptop
• Creative thinking to solve problems and minimize delays
• Professional appearance, demeanor, friendly disposition desire to exceed customer expectations
• Valid driver's license, ability to drive service vehicle and tow trailer to job sites up to 2 hours away
• Must have at least 1 year in the forklift repair or automotive repair