Minnesota Forklift Service Technicians

Minnesota Forklift Service Technicians - APPLY HERE!

REQUISITION NUMBER
: MINNE
001714

POSITION TYPE
:
Full-Time

POSTED
:
December 5, 2025

Fairchild Equipment - Bloomington
2000 W 94th St
Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

As a Technician, you will provide exceptional customer service by working on customers' material handling equipment at the customers' location or in our branch shop. This position requires performing mechanical repairs to keep equipment running at full performance. Recent graduates from technical schools with education in automotive and/or diesel repair are encouraged to apply.

• Repair, diagnose, inspect, and maintain all material handling equipment for customer work orders assigned to you.
• Accept repair orders as assigned by Service Writer.
• Communicate with customer(s) on diagnosed repairs suggested or required for repair and obtain customer approvals.
• Read work orders, observe and listen to truck in operation to determine/diagnose malfunction or problem(s).
• Offer solutions to meet customer specifications.
• Submit work orders timely.
• Provide estimates when appropriate.
• Repair, service, recondition or assemble equipment as approved by the customer/Service Manager.
• Obtain necessary parts working cooperatively with Parts department staff.
• Make mechanical repairs to equipment after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed.
• Record complete repair description on work order, including correct model and serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading.
• Obtain signature from customer and communicate with them on repair needs or work that was completed.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, specified safety devices on truck and make adjustments.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
• Always maintain professional image of self, cleanliness of van (externally and internally) and of assigned work area at customer site.
• Maintain and operate shop equipment and tools.
• Notify Service Manager or Supervisor of safety issues and/or accidents immediately.
• Perform quality work as quickly and professionally as possible.
• Promote marketing efforts to drive parts, service, equipment and rental sales.
• Complete service forms and submit directly to Service department daily via work tablet.
• Adapt and act out the company’s core value – Safety Always – At All Times, In All Places.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record; CDL may be required.
• Experience in forklift repair is desired; intermediate maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manual, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Must be able to provide own tools for the job immediately; annual tool incentive is given.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• 3+ years of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position.
• Basic knowledge of computer and internet software.

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Uniforms are provided and laundered by the company.
• Annual Tool Incentive.
• Company paid Rx Safety Glasses.
• Company owned/leased vehicle, if required for position.
• Paid Training.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.
• Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

• Exerting 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 40 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent physical activity of the position:
  • Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Crouching - bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Crawling - moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Reaching - extending hand(s) and…