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Mechanic - Forklift/Heavy Equipment

Burns Industrial Equipment
Monaca, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

Service Technician
Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical equipment and performs repairs and schedules maintenance work based on customer needs and requirements.

Reports to: Service Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Promotes an atmosphere of good will and accountability between the company and the customer. Acts in professional manner and provides a superior level of customer service and satisfaction.
  • Expertly analyzes and diagnoses customer equipment problems and breakdowns. Recommends the correct service repair actions to resolve equipment performance problems.
  • Makes appropriate equipment repairs and modifications to solve operating and performance problems dictated by the analysis of the customer's equipment.
  • Efficiently performs scheduled equipment maintenance per customer contract.
  • Accurately and neatly documents each service call, providing the necessary paperwork.
  • Observes all safety procedures, makes certain that hazardous waste is properly disposed.
  • Cooperatively performs additional duties when assigned by Service Management
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Skills Required:

  • Effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and management.
  • Troubleshooting, uploading and downloading of VMS software.
  • Has a strong mechanical, electrical and technical aptitude.
  • Has the ability to understand the necessary service and training manuals, including the ability to interpret schematics and effectively use electrical diagnostic equipment.
  • Keep pace with industry innovations in order to make sound recommendations to customers.
  • Can safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes.
  • Has the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work, can exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds.
  • Must have physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, lifting and reaching, etc.

Education and Work Experience:

  • Secondary school graduate with 1 to 3 years of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic experience preferred. May include equivalent college of vocational school education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What types of forklifts or industrial/heavy equipment have you serviced or repaired?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $25 - $35

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