Technician 1

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

Remote Type

On-site

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 a Technician 1, you’ll help keep our customers moving by diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing material handling equipment in the shop and at customer locations. You’ll bring strong mechanical know-how, sound judgment, and a commitment to doing every job safely and correctly.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment, including engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, drive systems, and lifting systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections, identify potential problems and safety concerns, and complete basic welding or fabrication work when needed.
• Put safety first on every job by properly securing equipment, following company procedures, and maintaining compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and other safety requirements.
• Keep accurate service records, maintain necessary parts and supplies, care for your company vehicle, complete required training and certifications, and support the team wherever needed.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of forklift repair or related industry experience, along with strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and knowledge of material handling equipment and operations.
• A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; mechanical or trade school training and Hyster-Yale technician certifications are preferred.
• The ability to use precision measuring instruments and perform hands-on work safely; welding or fabrication experience is a plus. Certification on at least 65% of the Briggs Equipment product line is required.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• You’ll join a team that puts safety, integrity, and genuine care for people at the center of how we work.
• You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, earn certifications, and build a career doing work you can be proud of.
• You’ll become part of a company with more than 130 years in business—and a team that’s still focused on growing, improving, and building what comes next.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly