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Forklift Field Service Technician | Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Forklift Field Service Technician Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Madison / Huntsville AL Take-Home Service Van Paid Travel Time
Madison AL Huntsville & North Alabama Service Territory
Competitive Hourly Pay Technician Incentives
Take-Home Service Van Fuel Card
Paid Travel Time
Tool Allowance Safety Boot Allowance
Cell Phone Allowance
Paid Linde OEM Training Ongoing Technical Training
MondayFriday Daytime Hours Limited / Rotating After-Hours & On-Call Coverage
Full-Time Field Service Stable Year-Round Work
If Youre the Technician Everyone Calls When the Difficult Diagnosis Comes In We Should Talk.
You know the difference between replacing a part and actually finding the problem.
You can work through an electrical fault hydraulic issue intermittent failure or mechanical problem without needing someone to hand you every next step.
And when youre working at a customers facility you understand that how you communicate matters almost as much as how you repair the equipment.
WMH Solutions is hiring an experienced Field Service Technician to support customers throughout Madison Huntsville and the surrounding North Alabama territory.
Forklift experience is a plus but it is not required.
If your background is in heavy equipment diesel repair construction equipment agricultural machinery industrial maintenance fleet service mobile hydraulics aerial equipment cranes military maintenance or other complex equipment repair we want to hear from you.
If you already know how to diagnose equipment well help you learn the material handling side.
Why Technicians Choose WMH
Experienced technicians dont need another list of vague promises.
They want to know theyll have the equipment training support compensation and independence to do their job well without sacrificing every evening and weekend to do it.
At WMH technicians receive:
Competitive Hourly Pay Technician Incentives
Take-Home Service Van
Paid Travel Time
Company Fuel Card
Tool Allowance
Safety Boot Allowance
Cell Phone Allowance
Paid Linde Material Handling OEM Training
Ongoing Technical Training
Laptop Diagnostic Software
Company Uniforms
Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Stable Year-Round Work
Career Growth Within a Multi-Location Service Organization
Your Schedule & Territory
This is a full-time field service position supporting customers throughout Madison Huntsville and the surrounding North Alabama market.
Your normal schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
Because our customers depend on their equipment to keep operations moving technicians may occasionally participate in limited or rotating after-hours and on-call coverage when customer needs require it.
This is not designed to be an every-night or every-weekend service model.
Youll also have a take-home service van allowing you to begin and end your field-service day without unnecessarily reporting to the branch for every service call.
Travel time is paid in accordance with WMHs field-service practices and applicable requirements.
What Youll Do
As a Field Service Technician youll spend most of your day helping customers keep their equipment operating safely efficiently and reliably.
Youll:
Diagnose and repair electrical hydraulic mechanical pneumatic fuel engine and drivetrain systems
Troubleshoot equipment using diagnostic tools schematics service information and hands-on testing
Identify root causes of complex or recurring equipment failures
Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service
Complete field repairs at customer locations throughout your assigned territory
Inspect equipment and identify necessary maintenance or repairs
Complete warranty and manufacturer-authorized repairs when applicable
Explain equipment conditions findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers
Maintain accurate service documentation and repair records
Manage tools parts and inventory assigned to your service van
Work independently while partnering with WMH technical resources and service leadership when additional support is needed
Represent WMH professionally and safely at customer locations
What Youll Work On
Youll service a variety of material handling and industrial equipment including:
Electric forklifts
Internal combustion forklifts
Reach trucks
Order pickers
Pallet jacks
Stackers
Tow tractors
Warehouse equipment
Industrial batteries and charging systems
Hydraulic systems
Industrial engines
Transmission and drivetrain systems
Electrical and electronic systems
PLC-controlled equipment
Other material handling equipment
Internal combustion forklifts
Reach trucks
Order pickers
Pallet jacks
Stackers
Tow tractors
Warehouse equipment
Industrial batteries and charging systems
Hydraulic systems
Industrial engines
Transmission and drivetrain systems
Electrical and electronic systems
PLC-controlled equipment
Other material handling equipment
No two service calls are exactly alike.
For the right technician thats part of what makes field service interesting.
Forklift Experience Is a Plus Diagnostic Experience Is What Matters
You do not need to come from a forklift dealership to build a successful career with WMH.
We actively consider technicians from backgrounds such as:
Heavy Equipment
Diesel Trucks & Engines
Construction Equipment
Agricultural Equipment
Industrial Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance
Truck Repair
Mobile Hydraulics
Aerial Lifts
Crane Service
Utility Equipment
Generators & Compressors
Military Vehicle / Equipment Maintenance
Manufacturing Equipment
Diesel Trucks & Engines
Construction Equipment
Agricultural Equipment
Industrial Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance
Truck Repair
Mobile Hydraulics
Aerial Lifts
Crane Service
Utility Equipment
Generators & Compressors
Military Vehicle / Equipment Maintenance
Manufacturing Equipment
If you understand how mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems work and youre good at figuring out why they arent working your experience may transfer extremely well.
Well provide the material handling and Linde-specific training.
What Were Looking For
Were primarily looking for professional equipment-repair experience mechanical aptitude and strong diagnostic ability not one specific résumé.
Preferred Background
3 years of professional technician mechanic field service diesel heavy equipment industrial maintenance or closely related experience
Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
Hydraulic-system diagnosis and repair experience
Electrical troubleshooting experience including meters wiring schematics sensors and related components
Engine or powertrain repair experience
Ability to diagnose root causes rather than simply replace parts
Comfortable working independently in the field
Strong customer communication skills
Valid drivers license and driving record acceptable for company vehicle use
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of field-service work
Candidates with less tenure but strong electrical hydraulic mechanical or equipment-diagnostic skills are also encouraged to apply.
The Technicians Who Do Best Here
Our strongest technicians tend to have a few things in common.
They:
Want to understand why equipment failed not just which part failed
Take pride in fixing problems correctly the first time
Balance productivity with quality workmanship
Know when to work independently and when to use additional technical resources
Communicate clearly with customers
Keep accurate service records
Treat safety as part of the repair not an extra step
Take ownership of their territory van tools and customer relationships
Continue learning as equipment technology changes
Support teammates when their experience can help solve a problem
You dont have to know everything on day one.
You do need to care about figuring it out.
Why WMH Solutions
For more than 35 years WMH Solutions has supported businesses throughout the Southeast with material handling equipment service parts rentals fleet solutions automation and integrated warehouse technologies.
Today more than 250 associates across 11 locations support customers throughout North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Georgia and Alabama.
As a Linde Material Handling dealer WMH technicians have access to OEM training diagnostic resources evolving equipment technology and continued technical development.
Service isnt an afterthought at WMH.
Our technicians are one of the most important reasons customers trust us to keep their operations moving.
Your expertise matters here.
Your expertise matters here.
Ready for a Better Field Service Opportunity
If youre an experienced Field Service Technician Forklift Technician Heavy Equipment Mechanic Diesel Technician Equipment Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Technician Hydraulic Technician or Mobile Service Technician looking for your next opportunity in North Alabama wed like to talk with you.
You dont need forklift experience to start the conversation.
You need mechanical ability diagnostic curiosity reliability and pride in your work.
Well provide the training technology service van and resources to help you take it from there.
Apply today and tell us what you know how to fix.
Equal Employment Opportunity
WMH Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accessibility & Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process please let us know. We are happy to assist.
Required Experience:
IC
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