Shop Mechanic

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service provides worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Supported by parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, the company provides service support and regular training for its technicians. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi, since 1927. The Shop Mechanic inspects and repairs lift trucks and equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and propane engines and their related systems. The role also performs preventive maintenance, tests equipment, maintains maintenance records, supports motor-freight shipping and receiving, and assists with service calls when the Service Manager is unavailable.

Requirements

Capability to stoop, bend, and climb, and lift 50 pounds.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.
Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
Three years of on-the-job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics; schooling in these fields may substitute for some job experience.
Pass the tacker test.

Nice To Haves

Practice and improve welding skills to pass the AWSD14 Welding Test, which may be considered for future promotions; passing this test is not required for the position.

Responsibilities

Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine the extent of repairs needed.
Perform repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
Inspect, adjust, and repair equipment components as needed.
Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
Perform preventive maintenance to improve fleet condition and performance.
Operate equipment to troubleshoot and test it as needed.
Maintain records of all maintenance performed.
Assist the parts department with motor-freight shipping and receiving.
Take service calls and provide assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
Clean and maintain the garage area as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.