Road Service Technician/Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a field-based position. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Richmond, Virginia, as they will travel directly to customer locations throughout the territory. This is not a remote position.

Compensation: $24/hour is the minimum rate. Actual starting pay is determined by experience, technical skills, and qualifications.

Are you an experienced forklift mechanic, diesel mechanic, or equipment technician looking for a role with independence, variety, and room to grow? Join Alliance Material Handling as a Road Service Technician/Forklift Mechanic.

This is a mobile, field-based position supporting customers throughout the Richmond area. You'll travel directly from home to customer locations in your company-provided truck, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining forklifts and material handling equipment without reporting to the shop each morning.

Why Join Alliance?

• Take-Home Company Truck + Gas Card - Start and end your workday at home; take a tour of one of our vans in the video below!
• Independence in the Field - Troubleshoot and repair equipment at customer locations
• Overtime Opportunities - Consistent hours with opportunities to earn more
• Tool & Boot Reimbursement - Support for the equipment you need to do your job
• Comprehensive Benefits - Multiple medical plan options, including a company-paid plan, plus dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company-Paid Life and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) - Build long-term wealth by sharing in the company's success.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and lift trucks powered by electric, gasoline, and LP systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and equipment servicing.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related equipment issues.
• Service industrial batteries and chargers.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the area to provide on-site equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment condition, completed repairs, and recommended service.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and service vehicle inventory.
• Complete service documentation and other assigned responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a forklift mechanic, forklift technician, field service technician, mobile mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; hydraulic systems experience is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment independently in a field-service environment.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Your own tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in various physical positions.

Build Your Future with Alliance

Alliance Material Handling is a 100% employee-owned company. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job, you're becoming an owner and sharing in the success you help create. We believe in rewarding hard work, developing our people, and providing opportunities to build a long-term career and financial future.