Technician 2

Sammons Industrial; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP participation

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Training and certifications

Paid holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Sammons Industrial is seeking a skilled forklift technician to diagnose, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment on-site in Jacksonville, FL. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic welding while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of forklift repair experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of precision instruments. Certifications on Briggs equipment lines are preferred, with Hyster-Yale certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years forklift repair or related mechanical experience.
• Ability to read precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
• Certification on Briggs Equipment product line preferred; Hyster-Yale certifications preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, failure analysis, and basic welding.
• Maintain safe work practices and accurate service records.

Skills

Forklift repair experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading precision instruments

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school training

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

When equipment goes down, our customers count on us to get them back to work. You’ll use your mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to diagnose problems, make quality repairs, and help prevent future issues.

Just as important, you’ll represent Briggs every day through safe work, dependable service, and the way you take care of our customers and your teammates.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment and components, including engines, electric motors, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, steering, electrical, and lifting systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, operational service, equipment inspections, failure analysis, and basic welding to keep customer equipment safe and running to manufacturer specifications.
• Put safety first in every job by properly securing equipment, following OSHA, DOT, and company requirements, maintaining a safe service vehicle, and actively participating in our Safety First culture.
• Keep accurate service records, maintain the parts and supplies needed to complete your work, continue your technical training and certifications, and support the team wherever needed.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of forklift repair or related mechanical experience; mechanical or trade school training is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of material handling equipment, along with the ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with certification on at least 65% of the Briggs Equipment product line; Hyster-Yale technical certifications are preferred.
• The ability to perform hands‑on work that includes frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Join a company that has been in business for more than 130 years, built on integrity, reliability, and taking care of people.
• Be part of a team where safety comes first, good work matters, and people step up for each other.
• Keep growing your skills through technical training, certifications, and hands‑on experience while doing work that makes a real difference for our customers.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly