Shop Service Technician

HTX Material Handling • Houston, TX

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to progress in your career in a growing industry? Wanting a competitive hourly pay rate and career development program – including training – that allows you to grow your skills and pay? Join HTX Material Handling: We are a Material Handling Equipment distributor representing premium brands in the Houston market. Our company was started in 2019 and the brands we represent are global leaders. It’s the perfect time to join this growing organization as we establish our presence in Texas! JOB DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE: The Shop Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of Linde, Baoli and competitive brands of forklifts and material handling equipment. A background or experience in maintaining Lift Trucks / Forklifts is REQUIRED.

Requirements

• High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines
• Valid Driver’s License (possess and maintain during employment), good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level
• Basic Computer knowledge including use of Personal Computers, Tablets, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
• Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision
• Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components
• Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision
• Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
• Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade
• Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics through on-the-job training
• Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customer’s sites
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, properly and respectfully representing the company at all times while on the job
• Work across the entire HTX Material Handling footprint to do the right thing for all customers
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management

Benefits

• HTX Material Handling offers 100% paid Health Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance and paid holidays.
• All our techs are issued Apple iPads and touch screen Laptops to perform their duties.
• We also provide Industry leading Manufacturer Training towards certification, Tools Insurance, 40 hour work week + Overtime, Uniforms, Safety boots allowance, Cell Phone allowance , Specialty tools and Career Advancement opportunities and unique work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED