Forklift Telemetry Installation Technician

Forklift Telemetry Installation Technician

Company:
Precision Installs LLC

Pay: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend flexibility required based on project timelines)

Work Location:

100% Field Service / On the Road

Are you a skilled technician who loves life on the road and working with cutting-edge technology?

Precision Installs LLC is a leader in material handling optimization. We are looking for a Forklift Telemetry Installation Technician to join our field operations team. In this role, you will travel nationwide to customer sites to install, program, and troubleshoot advanced fleet management hardware, CAN-bus data loggers, and sensor systems on industrial forklifts and material handling equipment.

If you have a strong background in low-voltage electronics, enjoy hands‑on mechanical work, and want a stable "road warrior" role with guaranteed hours, we want to talk to you!

• Hardware Installation:
  Install, wire, and configure telemetry/telematics hardware and sensors onto various makes and models of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnostics & Electrical:
  Interface with vehicle CAN-bus systems and interpret low-voltage electrical schematics.
• Testing & Calibration:
  Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot cellular and Wi-Fi communication modules to ensure accurate data feeds to fleet management software.
• Client Interaction:
  Provide basic operational training to client on‑site managers regarding hardware function and usage.
• Tool Maintenance:
  Maintain your own set of standard technician hand tools and a digital multimeter required for deployments.

Technical Experience &

Skills:

• 2–4 years of experience in low‑voltage electrical installation, field service, or heavy equipment mechanics (Forklift, Automotive, GSE, or Military vehicle experience is a major plus).
• Proficiency using digital multimeters, wire crimping/soldering, and reading electrical schematics.
• Basic laptop literacy for device programming and troubleshooting.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Communication:
  Exceptional communication skills across all mediums—verbal, written, phone, and email—required for interfacing with on‑site managers, client personnel, and internal teams.
• Organization:
  Exceptional organizational skills to manage personal tool sets, site equipment, hardware inventory, and travel logistics independently while in the field.
• Job/Field Reports:
  Must consistently complete and submit detailed daily job/field reports via computer/laptop.
• Travel: 100% travel required (continuous regional and national road/air travel, including flying multiple times per week).
• Driver's License:
  Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably around active industrial environments.
• Tools:
  Must provide your own standard technician hand tool set and digital multimeter.

While not strictly required, top priority will be given to candidates holding any of the following:

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
• MECP (Mobile Electronics Certified Professional) Certification
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Safety Certification

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & paid holiday pay
• Provided company apparel
• Continuous technical training and certification opportunities