Preventative Maintenance Technician

Black Equipment Company South Inc · Jackson, TN

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Black Equipment Company South Inc (industrial) in Jackson, TN. Deliver dependable service that builds strong customer relationships.

They ask for: 1+ years

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked: Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 61%
PLC 53%
Welding 27%
EHS / safety 27%
Tooling 24%
Root cause 24%

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It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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What You'll Do

· Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment (field).

· Identify wear, damage, and potential failures before they cause downtime

· Complete detailed service reports and work with Parts/Service teams

· Deliver dependable service that builds strong customer relationships

· 1+ years of mechanical/maintenance experience

· Valid driver’s license & clean driving record

· Strong communication skills and commitment to safety

· Ability to read manuals/checklists and perform hands-on work

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Description

Are you a skilled technician ready to prevent problems instead of just fixing them? We’re looking for a Preventative Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping equipment running reliably and efficiently. If you enjoy inspections, routine service, catching issues early, and making a real difference for customers and your team, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Get

· Competitive pay: $25/hr-**PLUS** (based on experience; top performers earn more ) + paid weekly.

· Predictable Monday–Friday day shift , 40-hour weeks (no flat rate).

· Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, company-paid STD/LTD/Life, 401(k) match, PTO

· Perks: Uniforms, boot allowance, specialty tools, company vehicle/phone (for field roles)

· Top Tech Academy training, vendor certifications, mentorship, and real career growth

· Drama-free culture with managers who’ve “been in your boots,” independence, and a voice in improving processes

Schedule

Monday - Friday

7:00AM - 3:30PM