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Field Mechanic-Heavy Equipment

Taylor Northeast
Elizabeth, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

Taylor Northeast is the mid-Atlantic and New England’s premier dealer of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, industrial floor cleaning machines, and much more. Headquartered near Reading, Pennsylvania with multiple branch facilities from Baltimore to New Hampshire, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild a range of custom and heavy-duty material handling equipment that is unlike any other company in the industry. And we are fortunate to have an equipment lineup that is backed by the best service technicians and parts support teams in the Northeast.

We are seeking a Field Technician - Mechanic for Central New Jersey area to service various types of forklifts. The ability to work, think and operate independently is a must.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Inspect, diagnose and service heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric or LP fueled) to diagnose technical problems
  • Determine required repairs
  • Maintain equipment service records
  • Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks on-site at customers' locations
  • Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturers' specifications
  • Hydraulic experience necessary
  • Diesel experience necessary
  • Strong electrical aptitude necessary
  • Must have clean, safe driving record
  • Prior mechanical and technical experience on large mobile equipment preferred
  • Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and background check
BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance (majority paid by company)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Weekly pay schedule
  • Travel expenses

ABOUT US

Taylor Northeast is proud to be a flagship member of the H&K Equipment Group, a fast-growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses located throughout the US. Our companies’ primary specialties include full-service, cradle-to-grave coverage of heavy-duty and customized material handling equipment. From the nation’s busiest ports, to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you’ll find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at taylornortheast.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

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