Forklift Repair Technician

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

Maintains/diagnoses/repairs off-road equipment, primarily forklifts, scrubbers, walkie-rider lifts, straddle jacks and pallet jacks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3-5 years on the job experience as a forklift technician
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
• In person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric fork-lift
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, truck gear shift
• Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
• Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs
• Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches, pulling out parts
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise
• Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas

Nice To Haves

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications, definite plus

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoots and accurately diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
• Determines parts and supplies needed to effectively repair or maintain units and orders through parts procurement process.
• Must perform cutting, welding, or grinding to complete repairs.
• Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance in a manner that is consistent with company and industry standards to maintain cost efficiency and provide maximum up-time for the warehousing and facility maintenance operations.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance files as required by Company standard maintenance protocol.
• Immediately repairs or removes from service if any unit does not meet Company or OSHA safety standards in an effort to eliminate exposure to risk or injury.
• Must provide all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company off-road equipment.
• Must occasionally make repairs at other Company branches or off site.
• Must adhere to strict safe working practices, company policies, rules, and regulations. Must correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Annual tool reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development training
• On-site gym facilities
• Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees