A fast-growing company in the heavy equipment industry is seeking a Lead Mobile Forklift Mechanic to service and maintain equipment in the field. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, mechanically inclined professional with exceptional diagnostic abilities and extensive experience repairing forklifts. Communicating effectively with customers and internal teams, the new team member will support equipment reliability by performing inspections, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues, completing repairs, and delivering outstanding customer service while working independently and maintaining the highest safety standards.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
$40-50/hr (DOE)
Commission Opportunity
On call & Overtime Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Vehicle
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Continuous Training & Career Growth Opportunities
Team-Oriented Environment with Supportive Leadership
Location: Houston, TX 77017 Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Travel to customer locations to diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and material handling equipment, including electric, propane, gasoline, and diesel units.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance according to OEM specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Perform advanced forklift diagnostics to identify and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
Communicate repair status, recommendations, and timelines with customers.
Complete work orders, service reports, and repair documentation using mobile technology.
Maintain accurate records of labor, parts usage, and service history.
Keep the company service vehicle clean, organized, and fully stocked with tools and parts.
Follow all company and customer safety procedures.
Respond professionally to emergency service calls and equipment breakdowns.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (technical or vocational training preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of forklift mechanic experience; 10+ years of experience strongly preferred
Extensive forklift-specific diagnostic experience is required
Strong understanding of engines, hydraulics, brakes, electrical systems, and electronic diagnostics on lift trucks
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced field service environment
Excellent troubleshooting, time management, and customer service skills
Experience using mobile diagnostic software or CMMS platforms
Welding and light fabrication experience
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
$40–$50 Per Hour
Skills
Braking Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Diagnostics Solutions/Softwareunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Mobile Technologyunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
On Callunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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