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Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Logistics, Robotics

Field Service Technician

Cedar Rapids, IAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • lift trucks
  • driver's license
  • good driving record
  • operate lift trucks
  • planned maintenance
  • service van
  • inventory
  • paperwork

Nice to have

  • mechanical aptitude
  • electrical aptitude
  • electrical systems
  • electronic systems
  • hydraulics
  • internal combustion engines

Role summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a global leader in material handling, seeks a Field Service Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair lift trucks. Responsibilities include performing planned maintenance, managing a service van and inventory, and processing job-related paperwork. Requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and the ability to operate lift trucks. Less than 2 years of related experience is acceptable. Preferred qualifications include mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, internal combustion engines, and the ability to read schematics. Technical degrees, previous repair experience, welding, and familiarity with testing equipment are also preferred.

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

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Job Duties

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Crown and all other makes of lift trucks.
  • Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
  • Maintain a service van and its inventory.
  • Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Less than 2 years related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines, and the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Good written/verbal communication and customer care skills.
  • Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment preferred.
  • Familiar with tools and equipment such as common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder and various types of testing equipment.
  • Industry related training is preferred
  • Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow-through

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

Crown also offers Service Technicians:

  • Award-Winning Service Training
  • Company Vehicle for Field Service Technicians
  • Tool Insurance
  • No Flat Rate
  • 40 Hours Per Week plus Overtime
  • Uniforms
  • Specialty Tools
  • Primarily 1st Shift
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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