Job Description
Forklift Mechanic / Field Service Technician - $25 to $32/hr We're hiring a Field Service Technician to service and repair forklifts and material handling equipment for customers across the Tennessee 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. Company-contributions for medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Take-home service van + fuel card Tool reimbursement program to help you build out your kit in the first 90 days PTO + paid holidays ) 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, 2, 3, 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 Health, dental, and vision (employee + dependents) after 90 days 401(k) with employer match PTO Paid holidays Take-home service van and fleet fuel card Tool reimbursement program Ready to apply? Hit Apply Now . We move fast on qualified techs most candidates hear back within 48 hours.
Pay:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location:
On the road