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About the Role
Take your mechanical skills on the road and be the person customers rely on. At Thompson & Johnson Equipment, our mechanics don’t sit in a shop all day — they’re out in the field solving problems, helping customers, and making a real impact.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts and material handling equipment (electric, gas, and diesel)
- Perform planned maintenance and safety inspections
- Use computer-based diagnostics and OEM resources to identify and resolve issues
- Manage and maintain your service van inventory
- Communicate directly with customers to explain repairs and recommend solutions
- Complete work orders accurately and on time
- Deliver quality work — fix it right the first time
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of mechanical training and or experience (forklifts, heavy equipment, automotive, diesel, etc.)
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnosing skills across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Willingness to work overtime as reasonably needed
- Profile assessment, physical (including eye, hearing and lead test) and drug testing for illegal substances.
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Customer service
Location
- Schenectady/Albany area
Work Type
- Full-time
- Road-based work
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Paid training + OEM certifications
Salary/Compensations
- $28 – $39/hour
- Up to $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
Benefits
- Company-provided service van, tablet, phone, uniforms
- Medical insurance as low as $5/week + FREE vision
- Dental, life, and supplemental coverage such as LTD, STD, Specified Disease like Cancer, Heart, Stroke and Kidney insurance
- 401(k) with 50% company match (up to 5%)
- Generous PTO + holidays (extra for Veterans)
- $500 annual tool allowance
- $600 annual well-being reimbursement
- $200 annual gym membership
- $100 annual boot allowance
- $100 annual company clothing allowance
About the Company
- Third-generation, family-owned company serving Upstate NY with a reputation for taking care of both our customers and our employees.
- Average employee tenure: 10+ years
- Voted a Best Places to Work company by our employees (8 years running)
- A culture built on teamwork, respect, and doing things the right way
- Mechanics build long-term careers and get promoted into service writers, lead techs, mentors, coaches, trainers, managers
Equal Opportunity
- Thompson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, (M/F/D/V)
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.