Forklift Mechanic

The Raymond Corporation • Saint Cloud, MN

7d • $28 - $38

About The Position

The Forklift Mechanic, also described as a Forklift Field Service Technician, provides field service to customers in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota territory. The role diagnoses and repairs electro-mechanical issues, completes installations, and performs scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs according to customer requirements. It also involves analyzing equipment breakdowns, recommending corrective actions, and carrying out repairs while providing professional customer service.

The position requires knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and material handling equipment, as well as the ability to read schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals. The technician must safely operate equipment and personal hand tools, work in confined spaces, and communicate courteously with customers and team members.

The work schedule offers a choice of four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. The company provides required tools and a service van with a company-paid gas card. Travel time is paid after the first 30 minutes per day. The stated wage range is $28–$38 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience in a similar environment, or equivalent vocational education.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and material handling equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, courteous communication, and commitment to customer relations.
• Ability to safely operate various equipment and personal hand tools and use available support resources effectively.
• Ability to fit safely in a 16–20-inch-wide forklift operator compartment and perform mechanical repairs in restricted, confined spaces.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds, and rarely lift over 110 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and perform the listed reaching, handling, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing activities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electro-mechanical issues, complete installations, and perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs based on customer requirements.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns, recommend corrective actions to customers, and perform repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive customer relationships.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment and use personal hand tools.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule choice of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.
• Paid travel time after the initial 30 minutes per day.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to a 5% employee contribution.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit sharing.
• 18 paid days off each year.
• Company-provided tools and a well-maintained service van with a company-paid gas card.
• Referral bonus programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Ongoing support for personal and professional development.
• Benefits package available within 30 days of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED