Title:  Field Technician / Equipment Mechanic

For over 40 years, RION Equipment has attracted the most talented individuals in the material handling and rental industry. We grew from a single location business to a dynamic one-stop-shop solutions provider across the Upper Midwest. We reward our team members with excellent compensation and benefits packages. From volunteer time off and tuition reimbursement to 401(k) plans and paid military leave — we offer stability and growth while encouraging a work-life balance.

We’re looking for a Field Technician / Equipment Mechanic to perform field service and repairs on customer forklift and material handling equipment. As a Field Technician / Equipment Mechanic, you’ll primarily be working independently driving a company provided service truck to the customer’s place of operations, but you’ll always have the support of the entire RION team. When you're not working in the field, you'll work at the shop.

*If you have any questions regarding the Field Technician / Equipment Mechanic position prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@rionequipment.com or 402-891-7555.

PRIMARY FIELD TECHNICIAN / EQUIPMENT MECHANIC JOB DUTIES: 

• Remove, install, repair, disassemble, assemble, and perform failure analysis of all forklift and material handling equipment including engines, attachments, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, power train, brakes, steering, and electronic and computer applications.  
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair most types and brands of lifts 
• Read and understand schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems  
• Perform proper preventative maintenance in a timely manner  
• Work in a variety of customer locations and industry environments  

BENEFITS: 

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept. 
• Paid Military Leave 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program 
   

ABOUT RION EQUIPMENT

RION Equipment, formerly NMC Material Handling, has been serving the upper Midwest since the 1970’s. This change in our business means great things for potential candidates. We’re growing and investing in our company and employees. We are investing in the personnel skills and in a fleet of industry-leading material handling and aerial equipment and service solutions.  Come be a part of our experienced and knowledgeable sales and service teams that help our customers with comprehensive equipment solution packages that best serve their business needs.

RION hires the best in sales and service personnel behind a complete line of quality products, including:

• Cat Lift Trucks
• Mitsubishi Forklifts
• Jungheinrich
• Taylor Big Red
• Taylor Dunn
• Shuttlewagon Mobile Railcar Movers
   

RION is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RION shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.