Material Handling Equipment Technicain / Forklift Technician
About The Position
Amerit Fleet Solutions is hiring a skilled Material Handling Equipment Technician to maintain and repair fleet vehicles and equipment. Most of the work focuses on forklifts, Crown stand-up lifts, and Big Joe walk-behind lifts, requiring strong knowledge of their maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The role also involves diesel engine diagnostics, brakes, tires, air conditioning, and preventive maintenance on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. This mobile technician travels to multiple sites in San Diego County and works onsite outdoors in varying weather conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation is $38.00–$42.00 per hour, depending on experience, paid weekly.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of vehicle maintenance experience, or an auto or diesel technology diploma from an accredited technical school.
- Ability to operate a manual-transmission vehicle to determine whether it is operating properly.
- Must provide own hand tools and toolbox.
- Knowledge of handheld scan tools and vehicle diagnostic processes.
- Ability to read schematics and familiarity with the process.
- Proficient computer skills, including Excel, Word, fleet management systems, and email.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to move and position heavy objects and bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to repair vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience servicing and repairing CAT equipment, generators, aerial equipment, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
- Experience with Peterbilt, Kenworth, Ford, Chevy, Linde, and Hyster assets.
- ASE certifications.
- Commercial Driver’s License Class A.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair forklifts, Crown stand-up lifts, and Big Joe walk-behind lifts.
- Repair and perform preventive maintenance on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks.
- Service and repair CAT equipment, generators, aerial equipment, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
- Service diesel engines, brakes, tires, and air conditioning, and perform regular preventive maintenance.
- Prepare vehicle records and reports manually and using a computer.
- Inspect equipment for safety and prepare required safety documentation.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Inspect and work on vehicle underparts and access equipment areas to perform necessary maintenance.
- Move parts to and from job sites and remove or install parts on vehicles.
- Communicate with clients by email and phone as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- 401(k) program.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
- Career and learning development through an extensive training program at Amerit University.
- Employee referral program with a bonus of up to $1,000.
- ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus.
- Employee recognition platform with points redeemable for merchandise.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 24/7 nurse triage line.
- Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets.
- Employee resource groups that foster inclusion.
- Wellness and fitness programs through providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
