Lead Service Technician

Lead Service Technician
Based out of Springfield, Illinois
Direct Hire Opportunity

We’re hiring for a Field Service Technician. This role is hands-on and perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of travel, repair work, and variety in their day. You’ll travel in a company vehicle to customer sites (sometimes overnight, with hotels covered) and perform repairs on equipment like retail carts, ADA scooters, conveyor belts, and cart corrals.

Compensation: $23.50/hr (50 hours a week, lot's of OT)
Schedule: Day Shift | Ample OT | Travel up to 2 weeks per month

What You’ll Do

• Travel to customer locations in a company vehicle
• Repair and maintain retail carts, conveyor belts, ADA scooters, and cart corrals
• Perform tasks including:
• • Bolt tightening & wheel replacement
  • Pressure washing & painting units
  • MIG welding & light structural repair
  • Wiring repairs on ADA scooters
  • Assembly/disassembly of conveyor belts
• Use provided tools, apps, and a tablet/computer to track work (paperless environment)
• Work independently or with a helper, depending on assignment

Requirements

• Driving (per insurance/DOT policy):
• • Must be at least 23 years old (required by insurance/DOT guidelines)
  • Valid driver’s license from the state of operation (no out-of-state licenses)
  • Clean driving record for the last 3 years
  • Leads must enroll in the DOT National Driver program
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly
• Must pass: UA (including THC), DOT physical, and background check
• Comfortable with fluctuating start times & willing to work OT as needed
• Able to travel out of state for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Maintenance experience & power tool use required
• Previous lead experience preferred
• Labor-intensive work environment: indoors and outdoors
• Willing to work under DOT federal guidelines
• Tech-savvy: must be able to use apps and navigate a paperless system

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (50% of premiums covered)
• 401k retirement plan
• $25/day per diem for travel
• Gas card provided for Leads
• Paid hotel stays while traveling & Paid travel time between jobs
• Company Vehicle
• On the job training

This is a great role for someone mechanically inclined, tech-savvy, and experienced in maintenance/repairs — especially those who want independence and enjoy mixing travel with hands-on work.

TruFit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. TruFit Staffing is an ALE and offers a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan in compliance with ACA rules and regulations. 

At TruFit we understand that our success is based on meeting the needs of our clients and workforce equally. We take the time to understand not only your skill set, but your values and personality as well to not just find you another job, but the TruFit for you.