Technician 2

Sammons Industrial; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Time off

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Sammons Industrial is hiring a skilled forklift technician to diagnose, repair, and rebuild forklifts and material handling equipment on-site. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic systems, and follow safety standards to keep customers’ equipment running safely.

We value hands-on mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving, and a customer-service mindset. Candidates should have 3+ years of forklift repair, a valid driver’s license, and welding/fabrication

Qualifications

• 3+ years of forklift repair experience required.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver''s license; welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild forklifts and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Follow safety standards and OSHA/DOT requirements.
• Complete service records and manage parts inventory.

Skills

Forklift repair experience

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Trade school training

Hyster-Yale certifications

Tools

Welding/fabrication experience

Personal tools

Job description

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.

Remote Type

On-site

You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner!

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

You'll keep our customers' material handling equipment running safely and reliably. Your technical skills and commitment to great service will make a difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild forklifts and other material handling equipment, including engines, hydraulics, electrical, brakes, steering, and lifting systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to identify mechanical and safety concerns.
• Follow Briggs safety standards and applicable OSHA and DOT requirements while maintaining a Safety First mindset.
• Complete service records, maintain parts and supplies, and participate in required technical training.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of forklift repair or related experience.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license; trade school, Hyster-Yale certifications, and welding/fabrication experience are preferred.
• Ability to furnish your own tools, use precision instruments, and lift up to 75 pounds.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Join a team built on safety, integrity, teamwork, and doing right by our customers.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience, training, and technical certifications.
• Be part of a company with more than 130 years in business and a proud tradition of creating meaningful, lasting careers.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly