On-Site Technician: Forklift & MHE Repair | ESOP

Sammons Industrial; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k)

Training & Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, SafetyBo

Job summary

Sammons Industrial, a family of businesses including Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals, seeks a Technician 1 to diagnose, maintain, and repair material handling equipment in shop and at customer sites.

You will bring mechanical know-how, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, with opportunities for training and certifications as you grow with our ESOP-owned company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of forklift repair or related industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• HS diploma or GED; valid driver’s license; Hyster-Yale technician certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; identify safety concerns; basic welding or fabrication when needed.
• Prioritize safety; follow DOT, OSHA and company procedures; maintain compliance.
• Keep service records, manage parts and supplies, care for company vehicle, and support the team.

Skills

Forklift repair

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hyster-Yale technician certifications (preferred)

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

Sammons Industrial, a family of businesses including Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and SitePro Rentals, seeks a Technician 1 to diagnose, maintain, and repair material handling equipment in shop and at customer sites.

You will bring mechanical know-how, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, with opportunities for training and certifications as you grow with our ESOP-owned company.