Technician I

Gregory Poole Equipment Company • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to perform routine mechanical repairs on materials handling equipment. This involves using various tools and resources to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain engines, fuel systems, transmissions, and other components. The role requires physical dexterity, the ability to interpret technical manuals, and effective communication skills for documenting repairs.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Two years direct work experience or equivalent.
• Ability to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb beside, onto, and underneath various equipment.
• Ability to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
• Ability to routinely and physically lift/position various parts up to 95 pounds and use mechanical hoists for heavier parts.
• Ability to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.
• Cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions.
• Exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical repairs on materials handling equipment.
• Review work schedules and prepare for duties, ensuring compliance with PPE requirements.
• Troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, transmissions, and other components using manuals and diagrams.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aids to move parts for repair.
• Remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Reference parts information and enter data into record systems using computers.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts and equipment, drain fluids, and clean parts.
• Climb onto, under, and into vehicles to perform disassembly and reassembly of various components.
• Replace pumps, batteries, radiators, bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, and nozzles.
• Test float valves, glow plugs, and alternators.
• Use overhead hoists to move parts.
• Test and recalibrate equipment using meters, measuring devices, and computers.
• Complete warranty paperwork.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacements, and coolant/belt/hose changes.
• Drain, clean, and refill fuel systems as needed.

What This Job Offers

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