Forklift Field Service Engineer

FORKLIFT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER / WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN
$34 - $46 per hour $50 - $65 per hour overtime (field uplift available)
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Alecto Recruitment is working with our client who are a leading materials handling service provider operating across Texas, specialising in the maintenance, repair, and fleet support of forklifts, warehouse equipment, and industrial lifting machinery for major logistics, manufacturing, and distribution centres. They are a well-established and highly respected name within the US materials handling sector.

This represents an exciting opportunity to join a stable, growing business with strong regional coverage, consistent service demand, and long-term customer contracts across warehousing, logistics, and industrial operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

A great stand-out in this role is the mix of field service and workshop work, strong overtime availability, and the opportunity to work independently on a wide range of forklift and materials handling equipment where your diagnostic skills directly impact operational uptime for major logistics clients.

Salary - $34 - $46 per hour
Overtime - $50 - $65 per hour
Field Service Uplift - + $2 - $6 per hour (where applicable)
Paid travel time (field roles)
Consistent overtime available

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Fully equipped service vehicle (field engineers)
• Structured workshop or mobile field service options
• Consistent year-round workload (logistics-driven demand)
• Strong overtime availability
• Manufacturer exposure (Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, JLG, Heli, etc.)
• Long-term service contracts with major industrial clients
• Technical training and ongoing development opportunities

HOLIDAY:

• Standard US PTO allowance (10-15 days depending on tenure)
• Public holidays as per contract agreement

• Service, maintain, and repair forklifts and materials handling equipment
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults on industrial lifting equipment
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Attend site-based breakdowns across warehouses and distribution centres (field roles)
• Complete workshop repairs and rebuilds of forklift components
• Ensure equipment is safe and fully operational before return to service
• Maintain accurate service reports and job documentation

• Experience as a forklift engineer, materials handling technician, or similar role
• Strong hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical diagnostic ability
• Experience working on forklift brands such as Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, or similar
• Ability to work independently in workshop or field environments
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills under pressure
• Full driving eligibility for field service roles

If you're an experienced Forklift Engineer or Materials Handling Technician looking for a high-demand role with strong earning potential, consistent workload, and real autonomy in the field, we want to hear from you.

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If this role is not right for you but would suit a friend or colleague, paid referral fees are available for successful placements.

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Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Materials Handling Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Hydraulic Repairs, Electrical Diagnostics, Warehouse Equipment Technician, Toyota Forklifts, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Industrial Equipment Maintenance