Field Service Technician

LIFT TRUCK CENTER INC • Springfield, MO

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Lift Truck Center, Inc., the authorized dealer for Toyota, a leading brand of lift trucks, is growing and searching for industrial equipment service technicians that are looking for and will contribute to a positive culture. This is a lesser-known but growing industry that offers paid training, steady weekday hours, competitive pay, and long-term career growth. This is a Full Time/Non-Exempt position with M-F 8:00-4:30 hours. If you've worked in automotive, diesel, aviation, military, construction, agricultural, or with heavy equipment, your skills transfer directly to this role. Forklifts and industrial equipment use the same fundamentals: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance. In addition, many of our top technicians came from other mechanical fields and were trained into the industry. The role involves repairing and performing Planned Maintenance on forklifts, industrial sweeper/scrubbers, scissor lifts and personnel carriers and other types of industrial equipment. Technicians work independently in a safe, well-organized shop environment, along with assisting other shop technicians under the supervision of a Shop Foreman and Service Manager. Technicians are assigned specific jobs that include evaluation and diagnosis, ordering necessary parts, and completing the job along with communicating the repair details on the electronic work order.

Requirements

• Ability to identify complex mechanical problems and review related service information to develop a corrective action plan to complete the repair.
• Able to occasionally lift (75 pounds) and environmentally work both inside and outside.
• Must be able to safely operate lift trucks and other types of industrial equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers (verbally and in writing).
• Capable of utilizing a laptop or tablet for completing work orders & checklists, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer knowledge for email and internet-based E-learning portal and accessing service information.
• Technician must have basic tools required to complete repairs.
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a drug and criminal background check.
• Must have a driving record that meets the requirements of our insurance provider.
• The hiring process includes a Mechanical Aptitude and Predictive Index assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, diesel, aviation, military, construction, agricultural, or with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform Planned Maintenance on forklifts, industrial sweeper/scrubbers, scissor lifts and personnel carriers and other types of industrial equipment.
• Work independently in a safe, well-organized shop environment, along with assisting other shop technicians with the supervision of a Shop Foreman and Service Manager.
• Evaluate and diagnose equipment issues.
• Order necessary parts.
• Complete repairs.
• Communicate repair details on the electronic work order.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale with consistent performance evaluations
• Quarterly performance incentive opportunity
• Career growth opportunities
• Health including prescriptions, vision, dental insurance with minimal wait period
• Telemedicine alternative to in-person doctor visits
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contributions
• Two types of pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care/Dependent Care)
• IdentityWorks Credit Monitoring and Identity Restoration Protection
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Holidays and generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with employer contributions
• Boot/Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Paid Training (both independent and classroom) with Certification Completion Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program with Incentives
• Safe, organized & respectful work environment
• Tool insurance
• Uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed