Technician/Mechanic

Berry Material Handling•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Berry Material Handling is a full service dealership that sells, rents, services, and repairs new and used Yale� and Hyster forklift lines. They also distribute and install material handling and industrial equipment. Berry Material Handling - Topeka is looking for an experienced forklift technician/mechanic with strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience. They provide in-house, paid training. This is a Field Service Mechanic position, not a shop position, with opportunities in the Holton and Topeka, KS areas. The position is Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, with no weekends, and is an hourly paid position.

Requirements

Strong potential to develop good mechanical skills, good communication skills, and safe work habits
Electric forklift experience a plus
Be able to work independent of direct supervision
Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians
Spanish speaking valued
A technical school or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred, but not required
Valid driver's license; clean MVR
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.
Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl
Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective repair of machine components in the shop, at high levels of quality
Recondition and repair equipment and components
Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned
Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs
Effect the repairs in a safe and effective manner
Ensure all repairs complete as assigned and the cosmetic appearance are up to standards
Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition
Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs
Ensure all records are legible and in compliance with established methods
Report all record keeping daily from the field, even when not returning daily to the company
Maintain shop tools, equipment and vehicles
Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition.
Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.
All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity
Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure is done following established guidelines and are completed with the cause identified