Diesel & Hydraulic Forklift Shop Technician

Sudden Service, Inc.; Cloverdale (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sudden Service, Inc. is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to inspect and repair lift trucks and related equipment across our nationwide fleet. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain engines, hydraulics, cooling, electrical, and exhaust systems while performing preventive maintenance and documenting work orders.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic computer skills, and lifting up to 50 pounds. You will also assist the parts department and handle service calls as needed, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics, and related systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical material.
• Willingness to pursue welding test or related certification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine repairs.
• Repair gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair components as needed.
• Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve fleet performance.
• Operate equipment to troubleshoot and test equipment.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed.
• Assist parts department in shipping and receiving of motor freight.
• Take service calls and assist when the Service Manager is unavailable.
• Cleans and maintains garage area as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Vocational hydraulics and diesel repair

Diesel hydraulics experience

AWSD14 Welding Test prep

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Sudden Service, Inc. is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to inspect and repair lift trucks and related equipment across our nationwide fleet. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain engines, hydraulics, cooling, electrical, and exhaust systems while performing preventive maintenance and documenting work orders.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic computer skills, and lifting up to 50 pounds. You will also assist the parts department and handle service calls as needed, contributing to