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Alta Equipment Group

Shop Technician

Alta Equipment Group, West Islip, New York, United States

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Posted Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Overview Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful.

We are currently looking for a full time Shop Mechanic for our

Ronkonkoma, NY

Branch. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment

Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment

Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner

Providing exceptional customer service

Work and manage workloads independently

Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork

Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

Valid NYS driver's license

Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, which includes experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM

Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Possess own tools

Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system

Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision: No special vision requirements.

Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds

Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance, plus much more!

Compensation Range:

$20 to $45 per hour . This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Company prides itself in the 3 P’s of business:

People, Process and Product . By investing in the best people and creating a “one team” approach, Alta Equipment Company earns customers for life.

About Alta & Equal Opportunity Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact careers@altg.com immediately.

So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

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