Journeyman Field Mechanic

Job Description

National Lift Truck Journeyman Road Mechanics will perform maintenance on, as well as diagnose and repair a multitude of material handling and construction equipment. Equipment includes forklifts, telehandlers, MEWP’s (mobile elevating work platforms/aerial lifts) such as scissor and boom lifts, cranes, and other powered industrial equipment. Candidates will utilize their own tools, along with a company-owned work vehicle. Journeyman status is incumbent on experience across all types of equipment within our scope of work.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual eager to build your career as a Journeyman Field Mechanic, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team at National Lift Truck!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use knowledge and skills to perform both routine and unique “on-site” equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate with internal parts and service staff daily – e.g. job status, proximity, parts needs, customer requests.
• Communicate with customers directly both on-site and phone/email to explain and sell repairs and needs.
• Manage and coordinate scheduled return work, coordinate with customers, and dispatch.
• Follow established procedures and protocol regarding filling out timecards, processing work orders, parts ordering, and dispatch.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience repairing forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Must supply your own tools. Some diagnostic equipment to be made available as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and clean, insurable driving record.
• Technicians are required to join Local 150 Union of Operating Engineers.
• Adhere to terms of negotiated contract and compensation package.
• Will be required to pass a mechanical aptitude test.

Benefits

• Provided through Local 150 Union

Work Environment

• Mainly work on-site at customer locations. Regular stops at our office in Franklin Park are required.
• Daily travel required, company work truck provided.
• Overtime opportunities available may at times be required.

Physical Requirements 

• Frequently lift up to 50lbs, at times, more.
• May be required to work in the elements – heat, cold, rain, snow.