Field Equipment Technician

Join the largest equipment dealer in North America. Our technicians provide the backbone of our organization and are empowered with the tools and resources for success. Benefits Company van (parked at home each day) Company fuel card and cell phone Paid time off Paid holidays Outstanding benefits package provided by the local union Competitive wages Position Overview Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic – Wilmington, MA – First shift, Monday to Friday, hourly (no flat rate). The role includes a company service van for daily commute and a fuel card. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment. Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment. Complete each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner. Provide exceptional customer service. Work and manage workloads independently. Properly complete and submit all required paperwork. Maintain company vehicle and on-board parts inventory. Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain consistent, regular, and reliable attendance, including being ready for work at the designated start time. Qualifications Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, including Military, Guard or Reserve experience with MOS or NEC codes 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. Possess own tools. Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license to drive a company vehicle. Computer proficiency – HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software, and Yale/Hyster contact management system. Language skills – intermediate reading and interpreting of safety and maintenance documents; written reporting and oral communication with customers and employees. Mathematical skills – basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with two‑digit numbers and units of American currency, weight, volume, and distance. Reasoning ability – intermediate application of common sense to execute written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions. 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; 11‑25 pounds frequently; 26‑100+ pounds occasionally. Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment) are required. Work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; occasional wet or humid conditions (non‑weather); extreme cold and heat (non‑weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration. Compensation Compensation Range: $28.00 to $43.00 per hour. This range reflects base pay only and does not include benefits or potential bonuses. Overall compensation is based on geographical location, skill set, education, and experience. Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of 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. If you believe the company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alta Equipment Group