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Mechanics - Shop/Road
Thompson and Johnson Equipment
East Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 26-32 / hour
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
We’re seeking Mechanics to join our team & service our customers in the Syracuse and surrounding areas.
As a Mechanic, you will diagnose and repair material handling equipment-such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc and have the opportunity to be a hero to our customers.
Successful Mechanics become trusted advisors to our customers helping us “Deliver our Promise.”
Thompson & Johnson Equipment is a growing third-generation family-owned business that services customers in Upstate NY with locations in Schenectady, Syracuse, Binghamton and Horseheads. We are the authorized dealer for the #1 and #2 forklift lines in the industry respectively: Toyota and Crown. Our employees have an average tenure of 12+ years. The culture we embody is loyalty, friendliness, teamwork and fun! Voted one of CNY’s Best Places to Work four years in a row.
Benefit package includes:
Up to $8,000 Sign On Bonus
$500 Annual Tool reimbursement
$600 Annual Well Being Allowance
$100 Annual Boot allowance
$200 Annual Gym Membership allowance
Paid in house Training
Dental/Life/Accident/Cancer Insurance
Low Cost Employee/Family Medical coverage
FREE Vision Insurance
Company picnics/parties
401K with 50% company match up to the first 5% contribution
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
Service Van (Road only), tablet, cell phone, uniforms and much more!
Pay Range: $26 to $32/hour depending on relevant experience with Sign On Bonuses available!
Qualification Standards Include:
- Minimum 4-6 years technical training or experience in mechanical repair of material handling equipment, construction/farm equipment, automobiles/trucks is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable
- Valid clean driver’s license
- Able to work OT hours if needed beyond scheduled work hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm.
- Able to work independently.
- Safely operate hand and power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and material handling equipment.
- Must have the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work; exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds. Must have the physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.
Some Responsibilities include:
- Diagnose problems; operate computer-based diagnostics on material handling equipment
- Project a positive image and Deliver Our Promise
- Ensure proper planned maintenance is performed
- Maintain adequate and accurate parts inventory on van
- Strive to perform service jobs on time the first time
- Utilize parts and service resources to properly repair equipment
- Operate material handling equipment
- Own hand tools and maintain company tools
- Complete work orders punctually and with accuracy
- Attend training and other professional development opportunities to grow skills and knowledge
Prerequisites:
Profile Assessment, Physical (including eye, hearing and lead tests) and illegal drug substance testing
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Thompson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, (M/F/D/V)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.