Material Handling/Lift Truck- Service Technician

ASCO Equipment • Terrell, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ASCO is seeking a Material Handling/Lift Truck Service Technician for its Terrell, Texas branch. This full-time, on-site role involves scheduled inspections, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to help ensure customers’ equipment operates at peak performance. Work may be performed in the shop or in the field. The technician is expected to provide efficient, high-quality service with a customer-first attitude and collaborate across departments to provide timely, professional support. ASCO describes itself as a family-owned and operated company with a 65+ year legacy and offers hands-on training and advancement opportunities.

The position requires at least 2–3 years of shop or field heavy-equipment troubleshooting and repair experience. Technical certifications or an associate degree are noted. The technician must have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical principles, good communication and computer skills, and the ability to work within time parameters, multitask, follow procedures, and work with limited supervision. Candidates must furnish suitable heavy-equipment repair tools, obtain a forklift license, and hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

The role involves maneuvering around and crawling under equipment, working safely in all weather conditions, lifting and handling loads up to 55 pounds, and diagnosing equipment visually and audibly. The posting lists a quarterly tool allowance, safety-boot allowance, uniforms and coats, paid training, advancement opportunities, employer-paid health insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, paid holidays, a sign-on bonus based on qualifications and experience, and financial assistance for employees’ children pursuing higher education.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of shop or field heavy-equipment troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Technical certifications or an associate degree are noted.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical theories and principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for daily reporting.
• Computer literacy for email, work orders, and related tasks.
• Ability to work within set time parameters, multitask, and follow procedures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and professionally manage difficult situations.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must furnish tools suitable for heavy-equipment repair.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to maneuver around and crawl under equipment to conduct repairs.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and handle loads up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment visibly and audibly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Curtis controllers.
• Experience with narrow-aisle equipment.
• Experience with Class 1 through 5 equipment.
• Experience with warehouse products.
• Experience with cold-storage equipment.
• Experience with pneumatic- or cushion-tired trucks.
• Experience with electric stand-up riders.
• Experience with electric sit-down trucks.
• Experience with pneumatic-tire diesel and LP trucks.
• Experience with order pickers.
• Experience with reach trucks.
• Experience with stackers.
• Experience with pallet trucks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and perform complex repairs correctly in the shop or field.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the service manager.
• Collaborate across departments to provide customers with timely, professional support.
• Diagnose equipment through visual and audible inspection.

Benefits

• Quarterly tool allowance.
• Safety-boot allowance.
• Uniforms and coats provided.
• Paid training.
• Advancement opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Paid holidays.
• Sign-on bonus, with amount based on qualifications and experience.
• ASCO Children’s Education Program providing financial assistance for employees’ children pursuing higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree