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Electric Forklift Field Service Technician
Cheraw, SC & Surrounding Service Territory
Starting at $35/hour, with higher starting pay based on experience and diagnostic expertise
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daytime Field Service
Starting at $35/hour, with higher starting pay based on experience and diagnostic expertise
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daytime Field Service
Your Diagnostic Skills Deserve More Than Another Repair Ticket.
You know how to trace an electrical fault, troubleshoot a controller, and find the cause of a breakdown—not just replace parts until something works.
Bring that expertise to WMH Solutions.
We’re hiring an experienced Electric Forklift Field Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair electric forklifts and battery-powered material handling equipment at customer locations throughout Cheraw, Chesterfield County, and the surrounding service territory.
You’ll have a take-home service van, company fuel card, paid travel time, diagnostic laptop, and technical support, plus paid Linde OEM training to keep building your skills.
Hands-on electric forklift diagnostic and repair experience is required. Linde experience is not.
Department
Service
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Cheraw
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$35.00 / hour
Reporting To
Carl Hastings
This role's hiring manager:
Carl Hastings
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What You’ll Get
- Starting pay of $35/hour, with higher starting compensation based on experience and technical expertise.
- Technician performance incentives.
- Take-home service van, company fuel card, and paid travel time.
- Monday–Friday daytime field service.
- Diagnostic laptop, service software, and access to technical and OEM resources.
- Quarterly tool allowance, safety boot reimbursement, and cell phone allowance.
- Company uniforms with professional laundering.
- Paid Linde Material Handling OEM training and ongoing technical development.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and pursue future leadership responsibilities.
The Work
This is a field-based service position. You’ll travel to customer locations in your assigned territory, manage service calls independently, and stay connected to WMH’s service team and technical support resources.
Your responsibilities will include:
Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems on electric forklifts and warehouse equipment.- Use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, fault codes, digital multimeters, and diagnostic software to identify failures.
- Troubleshoot motors, controllers, contactors, relays, sensors, wiring, connectors, industrial batteries, and charging systems.
- Investigate intermittent faults and complete repairs that address the underlying problem.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety checks.
- Explain findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers.
- Accurately document diagnostics, repairs, parts, labor, and equipment conditions.
- Maintain your assigned service van, tools, parts inventory, and equipment.
- Follow safe service practices and share technical knowledge with teammates.
Equipment may include electric counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, walkie/rider pallet trucks, and other battery-powered material handling equipment.
What You Bring
Required qualifications:
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electric forklifts or closely related battery-powered material handling equipment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read schematics and use a digital multimeter. - Working knowledge of electric motors, controllers, wiring, industrial batteries, and charging systems.
- Hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently, organize service calls, and communicate professionally with customers.
- Accurate service documentation and a commitment to safe, quality repairs.
- A valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for company vehicle use.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of field-service work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous field-service experience.
- Experience supporting or mentoring other technicians.
Experience with Linde or other major forklift manufacturers is welcome. Your ability to diagnose and repair electric material handling equipment matters more than knowing one brand.
Why WMH?
WMH Solutions helps industrial businesses keep equipment working and operations moving through material handling equipment, service, parts, rentals, fleet solutions, and automation.
As a Linde Material Handling dealer, we provide access to OEM training, diagnostic resources, and evolving equipment technology.
For an experienced technician, that means the opportunity to take ownership of your work, strengthen your skills, and solve meaningful customer problems—with service and technical resources available when you need them.
Bring Your Electric Forklift Experience. Let’s Talk.
If you’re an experienced forklift mechanic, electric forklift technician, material handling technician, or forklift field service technician, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about the electric forklifts and warehouse equipment you’ve diagnosed and repaired.
WMH Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.
About WMH
About WMH
WMH is a 35 year material handling leader with 11 locations across the Southeast and 250 professionals powering sales, service, fleet, and aftermarket operations.
Why WMH? We’re Built Different.
- Exclusive Linde Material Handling partnership
- Industry-leading automation & fleet tech
- Leadership development at every level
- Top-tier pay long-term stability Culture built on innovation, accountability & growth
Ready to Launch Your Career?
This isn’t a parking spot.
This is a launchpad.
This is a launchpad.
If you’re ready to:
✅ Stop watching growth
✅ Start building it
✅ And shape the future of aftermarket operations…
Your future moves fast. Make sure it’s moving forward. Don’t watch from the sidelines—
✅ Stop watching growth
✅ Start building it
✅ And shape the future of aftermarket operations…
Your future moves fast. Make sure it’s moving forward. Don’t watch from the sidelines—
Apply Today:
wmhsolutions.pinpointhq.com
wmhsolutions.pinpointhq.com
At WMH, we don’t just offer jobs—we create unstoppable careers.
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Your Career Has a Future Here
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Your talent belongs in a place where it’s recognized and developed.
Explore Opportunities: https://wmhsolutions.pinpointhq.com