A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
Forklift Mechanic / Field Service Technician - $30to $40/hr We're hiring a Field Service Technician to service and repair forklifts and material handling equipment for customers across the St Louis area. This is a mobile mechanic role where you'll drive a company service van to customer sites, diagnose issues, and get equipment back up and running. If you've turned wrenches on forklifts, big trucks, ag equipment, heavy equipment, or in an automotive shop and you're tired of nights, weekends, and bad culture this one is for you. Why techs take this jobs Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. No weekends. No holidays. No mandatory OT. 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your eligible dependents (after 90 days) 401(k) with company match (after 90 days) Take-home service van + fuel card after probation Boot allowance up to $150/year , uniforms + laundry provided Tool reimbursement program to help you build out your kit in the first 90 days PTO + 9 paid holidays (8 standard + 1 floating) $30/month cell phone reimbursement Family-owned, low-drama culture with hands-off management once you're up to speed What you'll do Travel to customer sites in your assigned territory to inspect, diagnose, and repair material handling equipment Work on forklifts (Class 1, 4, and 5), aerial lifts, scissor lifts, sweepers, scrubbers, and yard trucks Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements Document service work, parts used, and customer communication accurately Build long-term relationships with customers — they remember the tech, not the truck What we're looking for Hands-on mechanical experience in any of these is a strong fit: Material handling equipment (forklifts, lifts, yard equipment) Diesel / big truck / fleet Agricultural / heavy equipment Automotive (we love computer-literate techs who can run diagnostics) Comfortable working independently in the field Solid troubleshooting instincts — you can read a problem, not just look up a code Valid driver's license and a clean enough MVR to drive a company vehicle Basic hand tools to start (we help you fill out the rest within 90 days) Reliable, accountable, follows through — if you say it'll be done, it gets done Nice to have (not required) Forklift OEM training or certifications (Toyota, Crown, Hyster-Yale, Raymond, CAT, Mitsubishi, Linde, etc.) Hydraulic systems training Electric forklift / battery experience 12V / 24V / 36V / 48V / 80V electrical troubleshooting LP, gas, or diesel engine repair background Schedule and travel Monday - Friday, day shift Local travel only — home every night Service van provided once probation is complete Compensation summary Paid weekly/bi-weekly via direct deposit No overtime expectations, no on-call rotation, no weekend coverage required Benefits at a glance 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision (employee + dependents) after 90 days 401(k) with employer match (50% up to 6%) after 90 days 40 hours PTO after probation, refreshes annually (no carryover) 9 paid holidays (8 standard + 1 floating after 30 days) Take-home service van and fleet fuel card after probation Uniforms, laundry service, $150/year boot allowance $30/month cell phone reimbursement Tool reimbursement program Ready to apply? Hit Apply Now . We move fast on qualified techs most candidates hear back within 48 hours.
Pay:
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Fuel card Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Tools provided Vision insurance