Field Forklift Lube Technician
About The Position
The Field Forklift Lube Technician will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing various Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This role involves performing routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing complex MHE systems including engines, transmissions, hydraulics, steering, electrical, and brakes. The technician will also be responsible for reading and interpreting technical manuals, providing service recommendations to the sales team, managing work orders, and ensuring a high standard of safety and quality control in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines. The role also includes completing necessary company training and other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Experience in repair and maintenance of: Electrical, Diesel and Internal Combustion Forklifts; Aerial Lifts; Lift Trucks; and other related material handling equipment, a plus
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, technology driven, service environment.
- Possess strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with management and customers.
- Able to manage time effectively, as well as complete service reports, timecards and parts ordering.
- Must have schedule flexibility, as services may be performed during evenings, weekends or holidays.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must be able to pass a standard Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
- The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in repair and maintenance of: Electrical, Diesel and Internal Combustion Forklifts; Aerial Lifts; Lift Trucks; and other related material handling equipment
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on Material Handling Equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair MHE including, but not limited to: Liquid Propane, Gas and Diesel engines, Transmissions, Hydraulic Systems, Steering Systems, Electrical Systems, and Brakes.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications.
- Provide Information and recommend services to the Sales team.
- Manage work orders (paper and digital) for each job in a timely manner.
- Perform hazard assessments and maintain a high standard of safe work practices and quality control.
- Follow company and OSHA safety rules and guidelines. Avoid injuries and damage to property, loss of unused materials and clean-up of work area debris.
- Completes all necessary company training in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities!
- Full benefits package that starts day one – Includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Competitive PTO and Paid Holidays
- Uniform and boot allowance
- Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
