Careers
Open Positions & "What We Do at Black Equipment?"
Field & Shop Service Mechanics
Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and uptime by: Delivering expert service to keep forklifts running smoothly, and prioritizing safety, speed, and quality in every task.
Parts Associate
A Parts Associate helps with getting the right parts for our customers. They talk to mechanics, order parts, and sometimes give quotes to customers.
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Join Black Equipment: Discover What We Do
If you’re considering a career at Black Equipment, you might be wondering, “What exactly do they do?”
From the outside, our 11 branches across Evansville, IN; Louisville, KY; and Memphis, TN might not tell the whole story.
But our work is diverse, impactful, and centered on helping our customers succeed. Here’s a closer look at what makes Black Equipment a unique place to work.
Equipment That Powers Business
At our core, we provide material handling and compact construction equipment that businesses rely on every day. Our material handling equipment includes forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, industrial cleaning machines, personnel carriers, yard spotters, and cranes.
We also offer compact construction equipment like skid steers, loaders, and excavators.
These machines help our customers—ranging from global manufacturers to small businesses—move materials, build projects, and keep operations running smoothly.
We represent trusted brands like Hyster and Yale forklifts, JCB construction equipment, Genie boom and scissor lifts, Cushman and Taylor-Dunn personnel carriers, Autocar yard trucks, and attachment manufacturers like Bolzoni Auromo and Cascade.
Whether it’s a small warehouse or a sprawling construction site, we provide equipment tailored to our customers’ needs.
Evolving Technology
What sets much of our equipment apart is the technology inside. Modern features make work safer, easier, and more efficient:
- Telemetry sends real-time data wirelessly, so customers can monitor equipment status and maintenance needs remotely.
- Operator Assist Systems detect nearby equipment or pedestrians, automatically adjusting performance while keeping operators in control.
- Robotics enable self-driving machines that learn their environment through programmed training.
- Ergonomic Designs reduce strain, making equipment more comfortable to operate.
- Power Options like hydrogen fuel cells, LP gas, and lithium-ion batteries offer flexibility for different work environments.
Serving Diverse Industries
Our customers come from all kinds of industries, each with unique challenges. We serve:
- Manufacturing: From steel to high-tech products, we help move raw materials and finished goods.
- Trucking and Logistics: Efficiency is critical, and our equipment keeps operations on track.
- Warehousing and Distribution: Speed and productivity are key, and we deliver reliable solutions.
- Automotive: We support everything from handling raw materials to shipping finished vehicles.
- Agriculture: Farmers face constant pressure, and we provide equipment that meets their demanding needs.
- Food Processing: This regulated industry relies on our equipment for predictable performance.
From large corporations to small businesses that form the backbone of America’s economy, we partner with customers to understand their challenges and provide solutions that help them thrive. Learn more about the industries we serve.
Beyond Sales: Comprehensive Services
Selling equipment is just the start. We’re committed to supporting our customers every step of the way with a wide range of services:
- Planned Maintenance (PM): We monitor equipment and replace parts before problems occur, preventing costly downtime.
- Repair Services: Our experienced road and shop mechanics diagnose and fix issues, from minor repairs to complex mechanical problems.
- Guaranteed Maintenance: For customers who need predictable budgets, we offer fixed monthly fees to cover maintenance and repairs, taking the risk off their shoulders.
- Mobile Tire Services: Using portable tire presses, we replace forklift tires on-site for maximum convenience.
- Mobile Battery and Charger Services: As electric equipment grows in popularity for its efficiency and cleanliness, we maintain and repair batteries and chargers to keep customers running.
- Financing and Leasing: We offer flexible financing and leasing options to fit different budgets and needs.
- Rental Services: For customers who need equipment only part-time, we provide a large fleet of rental trucks and compact equipment, sourced across our 11 branches and fully serviced.
- 24/7 Emergency Services: Many customers operate around the clock, and we’re there with repair and maintenance support to keep them competitive.
We also maintain a large inventory of used forklifts and other equipment, powered by gas, diesel, LP gas, or batteries, with various warranty options to suit any budget. Click HERE to see Services we provide.
Our parts department supplies both OEM and aftermarket parts for a wide range of brands, ensuring customers can keep their equipment in top shape.
How We Support Great Companies
At Black Equipment, our work is all about helping our customers succeed. Whether you’re in sales, service, parts, or support, you’ll play a key role in providing solutions for businesses that power our economy.
Our team collaborates to understand what customers need, whether it’s a reliable forklift for a warehouse, a compact excavator for a construction site, or fast access to parts for a food processing plant.
We listen closely, test our equipment and services, and improve our offerings to make their work easier and more efficient.
Joining us means contributing to the success of companies big and small, from global manufacturers to local businesses.
You’ll develop new skills and work alongside colleagues who are dedicated to putting customers first.
Your efforts will help ensure our customers can depend on their equipment and our support to thrive.
Ready to join our team?
Scroll to the top of this page and select the open position that fits you.
When you’re ready, click the EZ APPLY button and fill out our no-hassle application.
Thank you for considering Black Equipment!
we offer the following
Benefits
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Medical with choice of plans
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Paid time off
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Life insurance
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Short and long-term disability insurance
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Vision
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401k
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Dental
