Field Technician, Lift Truck

7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday
- Friday (some Saturdays & O.T. when needed).

Job Summary: Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs in the field, on customer owned or Altorfer rental lift trucks/forklifts/material handlers, Caterpillar, and other allied type construction equipment.

• Provide exceptional service to our customers by performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on allied type construction and lift truck equipment.
• Assist in the decision if equipment needs to be transported into the shop to complete repairs.
• Establish and maintain service-oriented working relationship with customers.
• Plan and execute the repair of various pieces of rental equipment.
• Complete service reports and all other paperwork before and after repairs are made.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.
• Keep current with industry standards.

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program preferred or a minimum of 2 years of previous related work experience required.
• Previous experience working on electric, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, drivetrain, brake systems, etc. and possess troubleshooting skills.
• Automotive and Industrial Maintenance Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Computer literate and proficient with programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Knowledge of Cat software preferred.
• Must take initiative, be team oriented and willing to adapt to change.
• Ability to write professional business communication when sending emails, letters, notes, and documenting is required.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills are needed.
• Must be able to safely lift 75lbs, bend, twist, and climb.
• Must possess a Class C or higher commercial driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

This position will work in the field/shop environment and at Customer jobsites. May on a continuous basis carry, bend, and lift; up to 75 lbs. Will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- steel toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, cut resistant gloves, etc.) for a given situation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Travel between locations is required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.