Field Equipment Technician

Forklift Field Technician / Mechanic (Ronkonkoma, NY) We are currently looking for a full‑time Forklift Field Technician / Mechanic for our Ronkonkoma, NY branch. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment Diagnosing and repairing all forms of customer equipment Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner Providing exceptional customer service Working and managing workloads independently Properly completing and submitting all required paperwork Managing company vehicle and on‑board parts inventory Performing other duties as assigned Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance, ready for work at the designated start time Qualifications Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM Previous field experience is highly preferable Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units Excellent mechanical aptitude Possessing own tools Clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle Computer programs: HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system Language skills – Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical skills – Basic: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning ability – Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands & Work Environment Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; frequently talk/hear; occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. No special vision requirements. Lift up to 10 pounds regularly; 11 to 25 pounds frequently; 26 to 100+ pounds occasionally. Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment). Work near moving mechanical parts; be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally wet or humid conditions (non‑weather), extreme cold and heat (non‑weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration. Benefits Company van (parked at home each day) Company‑paid cell phone Tool insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer‑paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more! 401(k) with match Competitive wages Company uniforms provided Compensation $25.00 to $45.00 per hour, base pay only; overall compensation determined by location, skillset, education, and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yitaltg