Road Service Technician - Kitchener

Johnston Equipment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Johnston Equipment as a Road Service Technician in Kitchener, where you'll be pivotal in maintaining and repairing lift trucks and carousels. This position promises a hands-on experience, leveraging your mechanical expertise to enhance customer productivity, all supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years as a Mechanical Technician.
• Experience with battery and engine powered material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance checks and diagnose repairs for lift trucks.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and document breakdowns.
• Communicate repair solutions to customers.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Truck and Coach 310S Certification

Heavy Duty Technician Certification

Tools

Electrical/Electronic diagnostic tools

Job description

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Job Description

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Job Description

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Position Summary:

Are you good with your hands, have a knack for all things technical? Join Johnston Equipment as a Road Service Technician.

As the Road Service Technician, you will be conducting maintenance checks and diagnosing repairs for lift trucks and carousels at customer sites.

How You’ll Make An Impact

You will be responsible for the overall operational integrity and condition of trucks with the following responsibilities:

• Examine overall operational integrity and condition of the trucks
• Find defective or worn out mechanical or electrical parts then communicating and executing next steps for repair solutions to the customer
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and order parts according to technical manuals.
• Document and analyze breakdowns based on standard procedures
• As a technician, you are the front line contact between GNJ and the customer, so you are comfortable with client contact as well as being technical savvy
• What You’ll Bring to the Table
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine powered material handling equipment
• Must have a Truck and Coach 310S Certification or Heavy Duty Technician Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine powered material handling equipment
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices, knowledge of the use of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements
• Experience with industrial equipment that involves lifting / rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
• Experience aligning above equipment, using dial indicators/calipers, micrometers, hoists or jacks is a plus.
• Able to interpret and implement technical procedures
• Solid knowledge of general Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Why You’ll love it here
• We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and an excellent benefits package
• We trust and support you - take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution
• We want to see you grow - we support your career progression and provide learning and development opportunities
  
  

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

About Johnston Equipment:

Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.

We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
  
  

Company Description

Since 1954, Johnston’s mission has been to develop valued customer partnerships by providing precision, cost-effective material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout your warehouse; service solutions and tools to better manage your productivity; racking, storage and system solutions to optimize storage of your goods; and programs to enhance your ability to protect both your assets and your people. Today, as the largest integrated material handling solutions provider in Canada, Johnston is the only nation-wide company with the expertise and resources to keep you ahead of the curve on innovation to help you achieve all of your operational goals.

Since 1954, Johnston’s mission has been to develop valued customer partnerships by providing precision, cost-effective material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout your warehouse; service solutions and tools to better manage your productivity; racking, storage and system solutions to optimize storage of your goods; and programs to enhance your ability to protect both your assets and your people. Today, as the largest integrated material handling solutions provider in Canada, Johnston is the only nation-wide company with the expertise and resources to keep you ahead of the curve on innovation to help you achieve all of your operational goals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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