Forklift Technician

Crown Equipment•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is hiring a Mechanic to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other makes of lift trucks. The role includes performing assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks, maintaining a service van and its inventory, and completing paperwork after each job. Service technicians receive a company vehicle for field service work, uniforms, specialty tools, service training, and opportunities for career advancement. The position is primarily first shift and is scheduled for 40 hours per week plus overtime. The anticipated starting pay range is $23 to $28 per hour. Skills and related experience will be considered. Crown states that it offers a wage and benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

Less than 2 years of related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.
Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow through.

Nice To Haves

Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes.
Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines.
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Good written and verbal communication and customer care skills.
Technical degree.
Previous lift truck repair experience.
Welding experience.
Knowledge of various types of testing equipment.
Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical and air tools, a torch, an arc welder, and various testing equipment.
Industry-related training.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other makes of lift trucks.
Perform assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
Maintain a service van and its inventory.
Process paperwork after completing each job.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, with a company contribution to each.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of eligible pay contributed; matching contributions are immediately vested.
Company-paid life and disability benefits, with optional supplemental term life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
9 paid holidays.
Paid vacation accrued based on length of service and position.
24 hours of personal leave or 40 hours of City of Chicago paid sick leave, depending on territory.
Birthday pay for non-exempt employees.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Award-winning service training.
Company vehicle for field service technicians.
Tool insurance.
Uniforms and specialty tools.
Career advancement opportunities.
No flat-rate pay.