Field Service Apprentice Tech (Athens)

Toyota Material Handling Systems•Suwanee, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate in the Athens area. The Field Service Apprentice Technician will troubleshoot, repair and perform scheduled maintenance on fuel powered (I.C.) and electric forklifts as well as other related material handling equipment based on customer needs and requirements in the field. The role involves performing repairs on forklifts and various types of industrial equipment on-site at customer locations, working with the Service Coordinator, and responding to service calls. Communication with customer contacts and their staff is essential to provide their forklift and material handling needs. The Field Service Apprentice Technician is responsible for identifying larger jobs and communicating with the customer and the office staff to handle these repairs and rental needs.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude.
Ability to follow instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Clear penmanship and ability to record accurate information.
Must be self-motivated and organized.
1 year of relevant work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have the physical ability to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, and lifting.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. (and occasionally in excess of 75 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

Consult with senior technician in regard to needed repairs or additional maintenance items that are needed.
Paperwork and documentation must be neat, clean, legible and organized.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs on forklifts and various types of industrial equipment on-site at customer locations.
Work with the Service Coordinator and respond to service calls.
Communicate with the customer contact and their staff to provide their forklift and material handling needs.
Identify larger jobs and communicate with the customer and the office staff to handle these repairs and rental needs.
Conducts minor repairs of forklifts.
Perform thorough forklift inspections to identify any repairs that are needed.
Write down and report all findings of potential or additional repairs necessary on every PM work order.
Consult with senior technician in regard to needed repairs or additional maintenance items that are needed.
Communicate daily activities with senior technician to ensure you are progressing up to par toward your goal.
Keep work area clean and safe.