Mechanics Needed-Sign on Bonus/Low Cost Medical

THOMPSON & JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO INC•Syracuse, NY

9h•$26 - $32

About The Position

We’re seeking Mechanics to join our team & service our customers in the Syracuse and surrounding areas. As a Mechanic, you will diagnose and repair material handling equipment-such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc and have the opportunity to be a hero to our customers. Successful Mechanics become trusted advisors to our customers helping us “Deliver our Promise.” Thompson & Johnson Equipment is a growing third-generation family-owned business that services customers in Upstate NY with locations in Schenectady, Syracuse, Binghamton and Horseheads. We are the authorized dealer for the #1 and #2 forklift lines in the industry respectively: Toyota and Crown. Our employees have an average tenure of 12+ years. The culture we embody is loyalty, friendliness, teamwork and fun! Voted one of CNY’s Best Places to Work four years in a row. Benefit package includes: Up to $8,000 Sign On Bonus $500 Annual Tool reimbursement $600 Annual Well Being Allowance $100 Annual Boot allowance $200 Annual Gym Membership allowance Paid in house Training Dental/Life/Accident/Cancer Insurance Low Cost Employee/Family Medical coverage FREE Vision Insurance Company picnics/parties 401K with 50% company match up to the first 5% contribution Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays Service Van (Road only), tablet, cell phone, uniforms and much more! Pay Range: $26 to $32/hour depending on relevant experience with Sign On Bonuses available! Qualification Standards Include: Minimum 4-6 years technical training or experience in mechanical repair of material handling equipment, construction/farm equipment, automobiles/trucks is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable Valid clean driver’s license Able to work OT hours if needed beyond scheduled work hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm. Able to work independently. Safely operate hand and power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and material handling equipment. Must have the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work; exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds. Must have the physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years technical training or experience in mechanical repair of material handling equipment, construction/farm equipment, automobiles/trucks is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable
Valid clean driver’s license
Able to work OT hours if needed beyond scheduled work hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm.
Able to work independently.
Safely operate hand and power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and material handling equipment.
Must have the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work; exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds. Must have the physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.

Responsibilities

Diagnose problems; operate computer-based diagnostics on material handling equipment
Project a positive image and Deliver Our Promise
Ensure proper planned maintenance is performed
Maintain adequate and accurate parts inventory on van
Strive to perform service jobs on time the first time
Utilize parts and service resources to properly repair equipment
Operate material handling equipment
Own hand tools and maintain company tools
Complete work orders punctually and with accuracy
Attend training and other professional development opportunities to grow skills and knowledge