Mobile Hydraulic Crane & Forklift Service Mechanic

Published: 6/14/2022

Automotive

Job Description

Imagine starting your day from your home base in Rochester, NY—your service truck stocked, your schedule queued, and customers depending on your know‑how. As PALFINGER’s Mobile Hydraulic Crane & Forklift Service Mechanic, you’ll keep truck‑mounted lifting systems performing at their best while representing a global leader known for 90+ years of engineering innovation. You’ll report to the Regional Field Service Manager and operate remotely throughout the Rochester area.

How your day unfolds

Head on site to diagnose and repair articulating cranes, truck‑mounted forklifts, conveyors, trucks, and trailers—often solving hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical challenges independently.
Knock out quarterly preventive maintenance aligned to customer schedules, complete Annual DOT inspections, and handle warranty service with precision.
Jump on emergency or unscheduled calls—during regular hours and after hours—to minimize customer downtime.
Translate technical findings into plain language for job site and fleet managers, ensuring clear next steps.
Capture clean service documentation: estimates, work order approvals, parts ordering and tracking, labor entries, and inventory notes—timely and accurate.
Operate safely and compliantly with all state and federal regulations; keep your company vehicle and work areas organized and professional.

What you’ll bring

Deep hands‑on skill across mechanical, hydraulics, electrical systems, diagnostics, and welding.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather; able to sit, stand, bend, squat, crouch, reach, and lift 75lbs+ for extended periods.
3+ years of mechanical experience or training, ideally with articulating cranes and forklifts.
English fluency (spoken and written).
Valid CDL driver’s license—or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Your own general tools (PALFINGER proprietary tools provided).

Core proficiencies

Driver's License
Construction Equipment Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Repair
Troubleshooting Skills
Hydraulics Experience
Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical / Electronic Systems
Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance
Hydraulic Systems & Components
Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Basic Computer Skills

Rewards & growth

Competitive compensation: $36+/hr. (based on experience).
401(k) with Company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Ongoing learning and a clear path for career advancement within a leading technology and mechanical engineering organization.

About PALFINGER

We transform customer challenges into integrated lifting solutions—and build careers where people grow, collaborate, and reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Join us and help lift what’s next.

Additional notes

This posting outlines the primary scope of the role but is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

Equal opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled