Shop Equipment Technician

Alta Equipment Group • Lewiston, ME

290d

About The Position

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team! Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful. Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Shop Technician for our Lewiston, ME branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!).

Requirements

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired
• Strong working knowledge of electric schematics and ICE engines
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
• Intermediate language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• Intermediate reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance