Mobile Heavy Equipment & Forklift Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Mobile Heavy Equipment & Forklift Service Technicians for a projects located in the Forest Grove, OR area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $29-32/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Mobile Heavy Equipment & Forklift Service Technician and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Perform preventative maintenance on forklifts, heavy equipment, and related machinery
  
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel system issues
  
• Service gasoline, diesel, and LPG-powered equipment
  
• Repair engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, turbochargers, brakes, steering systems, clutches, wheel bearings, and other major components
  
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic tools
  
• Safely raise and support heavy equipment using hydraulic jacks, hoists, and shop equipment
  
• Perform basic fabrication and welding as needed
  
• Inspect and adjust safety devices, guards, and other critical components
  
• Identify additional repair opportunities and document warrantable repairs
  
• Complete accurate work orders, parts lists, and timecards
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  
• Keep assigned service truck clean, stocked, and professionally maintained

Responsibilities

• 2–4 years of mechanic experience required
• All tools for the trade
• Previous forklift or heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Experience working on mobile heavy machinery is highly desirable
• Knowledge of gas, diesel, and LPG fuel systems
• Basic welding and fabrication experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to operate field service trucks, cranes, and lifting equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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