Forklift Technician - Greater Seattle Area

Bailey Equipment and Intralogistics • Kent, WA

3d • $23 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Bailey is seeking a Forklift Technician to service the greater Seattle area, including Snohomish or Skagit counties. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, performing repairs, and conducting scheduled maintenance on forklift trucks. The technician will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through timely, polite, and professional service. Daily tasks may vary in complexity and duration. A key aspect of the role includes performing full inspections, identifying and addressing safety-related issues, recommending repairs, providing quotes, and completing necessary paperwork. The company has been family-owned and operated since 1949, dedicated to selling, leasing, renting, servicing, and providing parts for forklift trucks.

Requirements

• Technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Safe work habits.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills.
• Able to work with minimal or no supervision in the field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift Certification.
• Steel toed, non-slip, work boots (boot reimbursement provided).
• Leather gloves, rubber gloves (provided).
• Safety glasses (provided).
• Hearing protection (provided).
• Safety vest (provided).

Nice To Haves

• Personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent, and able to adapt to the forces around them—customers, suppliers, co-workers, and other vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic inspections as directed, obtaining input from customers to identify the cause of failure.
• Perform repairs or provide recommendations as needed using appropriate tools and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and return it to its pre-repair condition or better.
• Maintain legible and detailed working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases, as well as daily records of repairs for correct service billing.
• Maintain and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles, notifying management of any need for repairs or replacements.
• Participate in job-related training, including supporting the safety program, and maintaining licenses and certifications.
• Represent Bailey by maintaining a professional appearance, wearing the company uniform, keeping the vehicle and work areas clean, and being courteous and informative with customers.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Multiple health plans including one plan with 100% employer paid premiums.
• Generous 401K matching.
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability.
• Industry-leading vacation plan with new employees earning 3 weeks of PTO per year and eligible for up to 5 additional sick days.
• Referral bonuses.
• Assigned company vehicles.
• Substantial training opportunities for all team members (OEM training and proprietary training through Bailey University).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree