We’re looking for an experienced Forklift Road Mechanic to service our customers in the Plattsburgh area.

Take your mechanical skills on the road — and be the person customers rely on.
Also searching: diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, field service technician, used equipment mechanic

$30 – $35/hour + Up to $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
Hourly pay — you’re paid for every hour worked (not flat rate)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with overtime opportunities as needed)

At Thompson & Johnson Equipment, our mechanics don’t sit in a shop all day — they’re out in the field solving problems, helping customers, and making a real impact.

What You’ll Do

What Makes This Role Different

What You Bring

What We Offer

Benefits that actually make a difference:

Additional perks:

Why Thompson & Johnson?

We’re a third-generation, family-owned company serving Upstate NY with a reputation for taking care of both our customers and our employees.

This is a place where mechanics build long-term careers and get promoted into service writers, lead techs, mentors, coaches, trainers, managers — not just punch a clock.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on, physical role requiring lifting, climbing, and working indoors and outdoors in all seasons.

Prerequisites

Profile assessment, physical (including eye, hearing and lead test) and drug testing for illegal substances.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced mechanic who takes pride in your work and enjoys solving problems independently — we’d love to talk!

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.