Field Service Technician

Careers at Crown

Field Service Technician repairing and maintaining lift trucks for Crown Equipment Corporation, a global material-handling equipment manufacturer. Servicing customer equipment, managing van inventory, and completing job paperwork.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timePoway • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair lift trucks, including knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines. Proficient in reading schematics and service manuals, with effective communication and customer care skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lift Truck RepairElectrical Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeMechanical AptitudeCustomer Care Skills

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingDiagnosingRepairingReading SchematicsPlanned MaintenanceWelding ExperienceTechnical DegreeElectrical AptitudeHydraulic AptitudeInternal Combustion Engine Knowledge

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCustomer Care Skills

Tools & Technologies

Common Hand ToolsElectrical ToolsAir ToolsTorchArc WelderTesting Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Lift TrucksService ManualsPlanned MaintenanceElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsInternal Combustion Engines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes
Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
Good written/verbal communication and customer care skills
Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder, and testing equipment
Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow-through
Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and industry-related training preferred
Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages
Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan with a company contribution to each
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Crown matching 100% of the first 4% of eligible pay contributed
100% vesting in company matching contributions
Company paid Life and Disability Benefits
Optional supplemental term life insurance offerings
Paid Parental Leave
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation accrued at a rate based on length of service and position
Paid Sick Leave
Birthday Pay for Non-Exempt employees
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year