Forklift Technician

Crown Equipment Corporation•Joliet, IL

11d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is hiring a Mechanic to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other makes of lift trucks. The role also performs assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks, maintains a service van and its inventory, and processes paperwork after each job. Technicians receive award-winning service training, a company vehicle for field service work, tool insurance, uniforms, specialty tools, and career advancement opportunities. The position is 40 hours per week plus overtime and is primarily first shift.

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.

Nice To Haves

Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines, and ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Good written and verbal communication and customer care skills.
Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment.
Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder, and various types of testing equipment.
Industry-related training.
Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow through.

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 completion of each job.

Benefits

Competitive wages; anticipated starting pay range is $23 to $28 per hour, with skills and related experience considered.
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 100% company match on the first 4% of eligible pay contributed; matching contributions are immediately 100% 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.