Technician 1

Sammons Industrial, LLC; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Tool program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sammons Industrial, LLC in Alabama is seeking a Service Technician I to diagnose problems, perform repairs, and maintain material handling equipment on site. You’ll work with engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electric systems while prioritizing safety and quality.

Join a team with more than 130 years in business, offering competitive hourly pay, ESOP benefits, tuition reimbursement, and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of forklift repair or related mechanical experience.
• Customer-focused with good communication.
• Ability to meet physical demands and on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain material handling equipment.
• Inspect equipment for safety concerns and repair components per manufacturer specs.
• Document service, manage parts, perform basic welding when needed.

Skills

Forklift repair

Mechanical experience

Customer service

Safety conscience

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 company

How You’ll Make a Difference

When equipment goes down, our customers count on us to get it back to work. As a Service Technician I, you’ll diagnose problems, make quality repairs, and help prevent issues before they happen. Your mechanical skills matter, but so does the way you work—with safety, integrity, and genuine care for the people around you.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including engines, electric motors, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical, and lifting systems.
• Inspect equipment, identify potential problems and safety concerns, and rebuild or repair components and systems to manufacturer specifications.
• Put safety first every day by properly securing equipment, maintaining a clean work environment, following DOT, OSHA, and company requirements, and participating in safety meetings.
• Complete service documentation, manage the parts and supplies needed for each job, perform basic welding when needed, and complete required technical training and certifications.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 1+ years of forklift repair or related mechanical experience; mechanical or trade school training is preferred.
• A customer-first attitude with solid communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach to your work; Hyster-Yale Maintenance or Service Technician certifications are a plus.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds, along with availability for an on-call schedule as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Join a team where safety, integrity, hard work, and taking care of people aren’t just words—they’re how we work.

Build your skills through hands-on experience, technical training and certifications while doing work that keeps our customers moving.

Be part of a company with more than 130 years in business—a proven history built on strong relationships, dependable service, and people who take pride in what they do.

Job Details

Pay Type: Hourly

Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to being the preferred single-source solution provider for industrial operations through innovation, service, community engagement, and integrity. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service with a commitment to putting safety first and through a One Team philosophy. Our family of businesses includes the brands: SitePro Rentals, Sync Storage, Precision Warehouse Design, Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, and Briggs Truck & Rail.