Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

Job Description

Job Description

Lonestar Forklift is a customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with over 30 years of proven success and numerous branch locations across Texas. Lonestar Forklift offers new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive and tailored solutions for unique business needs.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Lonestar Forklift is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for a Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) to join our team in Odessa, Texas . In this role, you will be responsible for machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Field Technician for Lonestar, your key responsibilities will include :

• Performing critical mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery as required by customers

Collaborating with the Shop Lead, Shop Coordinator, Service Manager, and Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs

Communicating with the Field Dispatcher following service jobs

Communicating with the Parts department to ensure parts are ordered as needed; tracking and following up on parts for ongoing jobs

Reviewing and discussing job details with customers before and after completing service jobs

Seeking out additional repair opportunities on retail jobs

Completing work order forms as and warranty paperwork as required

Adhering to the Lonestar Safety Program

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies :

Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience preferred

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude for mechanical and technical concepts

A strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel to customer sites in the region

Benefits & Perks

Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees :

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents

Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability – 100% employer paid

Employee assistance programs

401K matching

Ongoing professional development opportunities

This is an onsite role based in Odessa, Texas .

Lonestar Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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