Road Service Technician - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Alliance Material Handling; Valencia (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home truck

Gas card

Healthcare options

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Disability & life insurance

ESOP

Job summary

Alliance Material Handling is seeking experienced forklift mechanics/field service technicians to join our team. You will start your day from home and travel directly to customer sites—no daily shop reporting.

This is a field-based role requiring regular travel within the Valencia, PA area, with a company-provided truck and opportunities for overtime. You will diagnose and repair forklifts, service batteries and chargers, and perform preventative maintenance while communicating with customers on

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift, diesel, or equipment technician.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Own tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts (electric, gas, LP).
• Service industrial batteries and chargers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the day.
• Communicate directly with customers on repairs and recommendations.
• All other responsibilities/duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift mechanic

Diesel mechanic

Equipment technician

Independent field work

Valid license

Own tools

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a field-based position. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Valencia, Pennsylvania, as they will travel directly to customer locations throughout the territory. This is not a remote position.

Compensation: Starting at $24/hr, based on experience

We’re looking for experienced forklift mechanics/field service technicians to join our team. You will start your day from home and go directly to customer sites - no daily shop reporting! We offer competitive pay, independence, and a company-provided truck.

Why This Role Is Different

• Take-home company truck + gas card
• Start and end your day from home
• No daily shop time
• Work independently in the field
• Consistent hours + overtime opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts (electric, gas, LP)
• Service industrial batteries and chargers
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Travel to customer sites throughout the day
• Communicate directly with customers on repairs and recommendations
• All other responsibilities/duties as assigned

What You Need

• Experience as a forklift mechanic, diesel mechanic, or equipment technician
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Your own tools
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs and work in various positions

What We Offer

• Take-home company truck + gas card
• Tool + boot reimbursement
• Multiple healthcare options including company paid plan (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays
• Company-paid short-term, long-term disability + life insurance
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) - build long-term wealth as an owner

About Us

Become our next millionaire. Alliance Material Handling is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in the success they help create. We believe in rewarding hard work with real financial opportunity and long-term career growth.