Forklift Field Technician

Alta Equipment Group•New York, NY

78d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic for our Bronx location. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment, diagnosing and repairing all forms of customer equipment, completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner, providing exceptional customer service, working and managing workloads independently, proper completion and submission of all required paperwork, incorporating Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities, performing other duties as assigned, and consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time. We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a Technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!

Requirements

Previous mechanic repair experience (forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, automotive) including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Possess own tools
Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Hyster contact management system
Intermediate Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Basic Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Intermediate Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds
Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment) are required.

Nice To Haves

Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience
Acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a Technician through in-house training program

Responsibilities

Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
Providing exceptional customer service
Work and manage workloads independently
Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Benefits

Company van (parked at home each day)
Company fuel card
Company paid cell phone
Tool insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more!
401(k) with match
Competitive wages
Company uniforms provided