Senior Forklift Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Diesel & Electrical)

Senior Forklift Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Diesel & Electrical)

🔍 Role Snapshot

• Experience: 5+ years (forklifts, heavy equipment, diesel, or industrial)
   
   
• Focus: Electrical diagnostics, hydraulics, advanced troubleshooting
   
   
• Schedule: Full-time, field-based
   
   
• Territory: Local service area
   
   
• Vehicle: Company van (take home)

 

• Equipment: Company van, tablet, fuel card 
   
   
• Travel Time: 100% paid

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair forklifts & material handling equipment
  
  
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, sensors, controllers & motors
  
  
• Perform hydraulic repairs (hoses, pumps, valves, cylinders)
  
  
• Conduct & complete preventative maintenance and safety inspections
  
  
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior technicians
  
  
• Communicate directly with customers on repairs and recommendations
  
  

📈 This Role Is Ideal If You:

• Are trusted with the hardest diagnostics
  
  
• Enjoy working independently in the field
  
  
• Want to mentor and raise the bar for other techs
  
  
• Are looking for long-term stability + advancement
  
  

🛠️ Qualifications

• 5+ years as a forklift technician, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment technician
• Strong electrical & hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics & wiring diagrams
• Valid driver’s license
• ASE certification preferred (not required)

💥 Why WMH

• 35+ years in business | 11 Southeast locations
   
   
• Exclusive Linde Material Handling partnership 

• Competitive pay + performance incentives 
   
   
• OEM & in-house technical training
   
   
• Leadership development for technicians
   
   
• 401(k) match up to 9% + profit sharing
   
  
  
• Tool allowance, company-paid uniforms & PPE, cell phone stipend

• Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
   
   
• Paid PTO & holidays

👉 Apply Now