Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

A well-established material handling equipment company is hiring a Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment in Aberdeen, MD to service forklifts, cranes, lift gates, hoists, and related systems at customer sites. Ideal candidates have heavy equipment repair experience with hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills. today for steady field service work, competitive pay, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Duties & Responsibilities Travel to customer sites to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, knuckle boom cranes, loaders, lift gates, hook lifts, skip loaders, hoists, and related equipment. Perform preventive maintenance, safety checks, corrective repairs, upgrades, and refurbishment work in a field service environment. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues using troubleshooting procedures, diagnostic tools, and hands-on repair skills. Complete service records, daily reports, work documentation, and related updates using company systems. Follow safe work practices, environmental requirements, technical procedures, and service bulletins. Support customer satisfaction by addressing service concerns professionally and communicating repair opportunities or follow-up needs.

Requirements

Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repair experience.
• Heavy equipment repair experience, including equipment-mounted systems or similar machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform 100% field service work and support customer-site repairs in Aberdeen, MD and surrounding areas.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record that meets company driving standards, and ability to obtain and maintain a 1-year DOT Medical Card.
• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the necessary toolset for the role and be comfortable using basic computer systems for service records, documentation, and daily job updates.

Preferred:

• Welding experience.
• Diesel equipment experience, especially when paired with heavy equipment, hydraulic, or electrical repair experience.
• Experience repairing forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, knuckle boom cranes, lift gates, hook lifts, hoists, loaders, skip loaders, or rental equipment fleets. Veterans and candidates with military maintenance experience are encouraged to apply. #BJ1 Shifts
• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Hours may vary based on business needs Compensation
• $38.05 - $44.25/hour based on experience and qualifications
• $3,000 sign-on bonus

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, company-paid Life Insurance, and voluntary Life Insurance available starting day one
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related continued education
• Referral program
• Career growth opportunities Company Description Hiab is the world's leading provider of on-road load handling equipment, intelligent services, smart and connected solutions.

With a global presence and a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Hiab develops and manufactures a wide range of equipment - from cranes to tail lifts - for essential industries. We lift and deliver everyday goods that are essential in daily life, and we are committed to doing so safely, sustainably, and responsibly, helping to build a better tomorrow. We have a long history of firsts, and our specialized brands often define the class they created. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER, and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and

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truck-mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT demountables and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, tail lifts under the ZEPRO, DEL, and WALTCO brands, and HIPERFORM, a series of smart solutions. Hiab's recipe for lifting productivity success is based on a deep understanding of the needs of customers and users in the industries it operates in. Based on this understanding, we build specialized equipment solutions and offer superior service offerings, supported by data insights and the passion of our staff. Hiab (

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HIAB) had sales of approximately 1.6 billion euros in 2024 for its continuing operations and employs over 4,000 people....Visit the Employer site for more details