Diesel Technician

Madison / Huntsville, AL | Full-time, Monday–Friday | Local Field Service

About the Role

WMH Solutions is hiring an experienced Senior Field Service Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair forklifts, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, and material handling systems throughout the Madison and Huntsville area. This is a local, customer-facing field service role for a technician who can independently manage service calls, solve complex equipment problems, communicate professionally, and take ownership from diagnosis through completed repair.

You will receive a take-home service van, fuel card, paid travel time, diagnostic technology, OEM training, and the internal support needed to perform your best work. Direct forklift experience is highly valued, but experienced diesel, heavy equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, fleet, automotive, military, and industrial maintenance technicians are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Company-provided take-home service van
• 100% paid travel time
• Company fuel card
• $1,000 annual tool allowance
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Paid OEM training and certifications
• Uniforms provided and professionally laundered
• Safety-shoe reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing opportunities

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, engine, and powertrain problems
• Identifying root causes rather than only treating symptoms
• Performing repairs, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and equipment evaluations
• Reading wiring diagrams, schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation
• Using meters, diagnostic software, and technical resources to troubleshoot equipment
• Verifying completed repairs and returning equipment safely to operation
• Managing service calls and priorities throughout your territory
• Documenting labor, travel, parts, findings, repairs, and recommendations
• Explaining equipment conditions and repair needs clearly to customers
• Coordinating with WMH service leadership, parts teams, and technical support
• Supporting developing technicians when appropriate
• Following WMH safety, service, and documentation standards

Requirements

• Typically three to five or more years of professional experience repairing vehicles, machinery, forklifts, diesel equipment, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or similar systems
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, engine, drivetrain, or related equipment systems
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, and technical documentation
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work safely in industrial environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift or material handling equipment repair
• OEM dealership or field-service experience
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting
• Diesel engine repair
• Battery-powered industrial equipment
• Diagnostic software or computerized service systems
• Mentoring or supporting developing technicians

Equipment You’ll Work On

• Electric, LP gas, and diesel forklifts
• Reach trucks and order pickers
• Pallet jacks and warehouse equipment
• Industrial batteries and charging systems
• Hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Engines, drivetrains, steering, and braking systems

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday. Optional overtime and occasional weekend work may be available based on customer demand. Overnight travel is not normally required.

Territory

This position supports customers throughout Madison, Huntsville, and surrounding North Alabama communities. Technicians begin and end most workdays from home using their assigned take-home service van.

Career Growth

WMH Solutions provides opportunities to grow through OEM training, technical education, certifications, advanced diagnostic responsibility, mentoring, and leadership development. Potential career paths may include:

• Senior or Master Technician
• Technical Trainer
• Product Support Specialist
• Service Supervisor
• Service Manager
• Branch or operational leadership

About WMH Solutions

For more than 35 years, WMH Solutions has helped customers improve uptime, safety, productivity, and warehouse performance through material handling equipment, service, rentals, parts, fleet management, automation, warehouse technology, and aftermarket support. WMH operates 11 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama and is supported by more than 250 associates. Our technicians are trusted problem-solvers who directly influence customer uptime, safety, productivity, and confidence.

Alternative Experience

No direct forklift experience? Your experience may transfer well if you have worked in:

• Diesel or heavy equipment repair
• Construction or agricultural equipment
• Automotive diagnostics
• Fleet maintenance
• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Hydraulic or electro-mechanical repair
• Military vehicle or equipment maintenance

Related Technician Backgrounds

Your experience may align with this position if you have worked as a:

• Forklift Technician
• Forklift Mechanic
• Lift Truck Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Road Service Technician
• Mobile Mechanic
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Diesel Technician
• Equipment Mechanic
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Fleet Mechanic
• Construction Equipment Technician
• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Hydraulic Technician
• Electro-Mechanical Technician
• Military Mechanic
• Material Handling Technician