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Field Service Technician/Mechanic

Kelly Services

West Salem, WIFull-time$25–44/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–44/hr
Location
West Salem, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With A Clean Driving Record

Job overview

Kelly Services is hiring a Field Service Technician/Mechanic. Kelly Services seeks a Field Service Technician (Direct Hire) for a material handling organization in West Salem, WI, offering competitive hourly pay, a full‑time permanent role, and a safety‑focused environment with provided truck, tools and benefits.

Key focus areas include Work in the field at customer locations in and around West Salem, Repair and maintain forklifts and other material handling equipment, and Communicate with the Road Lead Technician regarding service issues.

Important skills include Diagnosing And Repairing Gas, Diesel, And Electric-Powered Industrial Equipment, Customer Orientation, Communication, Highly Organized, Manage Multiple Priorities, and Manage Assignments Efficiently.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diagnosing and Repairing Gas, Diesel, and Electric-Powered Industrial EquipmentCustomer OrientationCommunicationHighly OrganizedManage Multiple PrioritiesManage Assignments EfficientlyBasic Computer ProficiencyUsing Laptops for Diagnostics and ReportingCommitted to SafetyProfessional Development

Qualifications

2 Years of Hands-on Experience Repairing Forklifts, Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Construction Equipment, Truck, or Farm EquipmentOwn Necessary Tools to Perform RepairsValid Driver's License With a Clean Driving RecordAble to Lift Up to 50 Lbs. FrequentlyAble to Lift Up to 75 Lbs. OccasionallyPerform Duties Involving Standing, Kneeling, Reaching, and Operating Machinery

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Field Service Technician/Mechanic | Direct Hire | West Salem, WI | $25-44/hr. | Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Field Service Technician (Direct Hire) to work at a leading material handling industry organization in West Salem, WI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $25.00–$44.00 per hour, based on experience

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm

Why you should apply to be a Field Service Technician:

  • Competitive pay rates, with top rates for experienced technicians.

  • Direct hire role with a respected leader in the material handling industry.

  • Safety-focused work environment with ongoing training provided.

  • Work independently in a dynamic, customer-facing role.

  • Permanent, full-time opportunity with potential for professional growth.

  • Start your day from home—no need to report to a central office each morning.

  • Employees are provided with a company truck/van, cell phone, laptop, tablet, and credit card for expenses.

Employee Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, vision insurance – available 1st of the month following 30 days

  • Life, disability, critical illness, accident insurance

  • 401K plan with company match

  • Paid time off

  • Holiday Pay (8 days)

  • Additional benefits

What’s a typical day as a Field Service Technician? You’ll be:

  • Working in the field at customer locations in and around the West Salem area.

  • Completing assigned field service jobs to repair and maintain forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

  • Communicating with the Road Lead Technician regarding unusual service issues or for technical support.

  • Attending service training classes to stay updated on new products and industry advancements.

  • Completing and submitting all required paperwork daily, including timecards and maintenance reports with customer signatures.

  • Coordinating with the dispatcher or service office on job status and availability.

  • Identifying jobs requiring shop repair due to complexity or safety and recommending accordingly.

  • Building relationships with territory sales representatives to share potential sales leads.

  • Adhering to all safety rules and company policies at all times.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

  • Have at least 2 years of hands-on experience repairing forklifts, automotive, heavy equipment, construction equipment, truck, or farm equipment (must be full-time mechanic experience).

  • Possess strong skills in diagnosing and repairing gas, diesel, and electric-powered industrial equipment.

  • Demonstrate strong customer orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and assignments efficiently.

  • Have basic computer proficiency and are comfortable using laptops for diagnostics and reporting.

  • Own the necessary tools to perform repairs

  • Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

  • Are physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently (occasionally up to 75 lbs.), and perform duties involving standing, kneeling, reaching, and operating machinery.

  • Are committed to safety and ongoing professional development.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Field Service Technician (Direct Hire) today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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