Field Service Technician

Lift Truck Center Inc; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Pre-Tax Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lift Truck Center, Inc. is hiring industrial equipment service technicians to diagnose and repair forklifts and other heavy equipment in a safe shop environment. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, ordering parts, and completing repairs while documenting details in the electronic work orders.

We offer a competitive pay scale, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00–4:30, in Joplin, Missouri, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Identify complex mechanical problems and develop corrective actions.
• Able to communicate repair details clearly in writing and verbally.
• Capable of using a laptop/tablet for work orders and e-learning portals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair forklifts and other industrial equipment.
• Order necessary parts and document repairs on the work order system.
• Work independently in a safe shop, assist supervision, and communicate progress.

Skills

Mechanical diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Digital/PC skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

Lift Truck Center, Inc., the authorized dealer for Toyota, a leading brand of lift trucks, is growing and searching for industrial equipment service technicians that are looking for and will contribute to a positive culture.Position Type: Full Time/Non-ExemptHours: M-F 8:00-4:30Experience: If you've worked in automotive, diesel, aviation, military, construction, agriculture, or with heavy equipment, your skills transfer directly to this role. Forklifts and industrial equipment use the same fundamentals: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance.Job Summary: Repair and perform Planned Maintenance on forklifts, industrial sweeper/scrubbers, scissor lifts and personnel carriers and other types of industrial equipment.Essential Functions: Work independently in a safe, well-organized shop environment, along with assisting other shop technicians with the supervision of a Shop Foreman and Service Manager. Technicians are assigned specific jobs that include evaluation and diagnosis, ordering necessary parts, and completing the job along with communicating the repair details on the electronic work order.Lift Truck Center Offers:Competitive pay scale with consistent performance evaluationsQuarterly performance incentive opportunityCareer growth opportunitiesHealth including prescriptions, vision, dental insurance with minimal wait periodTelemedicine alternative to in-person doctor visitsPre-Tax Health Savings Account with Employer Matching ContributionsTwo types of pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care/Dependent Care)IdentityWorks Credit Monitoring and Identity Restoration ProtectionCompany paid Life InsuranceHolidays and generous Paid Time Off401K with employer contributionsBoot/Safety Glasses ReimbursementPaid Training (both independent and classroom) with Certification Completion IncentivesEmployee Assistance ProgramRecognition Program with IncentivesSafe, organized & respectful work environmentTool insuranceUniformsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Ability to identify complex mechanical problems and review related service information to develop a corrective action plan to complete the repair.Able to occasionally lift (75 pounds) and environmentally work both inside and outside.Must be able to safely operate lift trucks and other types of industrial equipmentAble to communicate effectively with coworkers (verbally and in writing).Capable of utilizing a laptop or tablet for completing work orders & checklists, and diagnostic troubleshooting. Basic computer knowledge for email and internet-based E-learning portal and accessing service information.Technician must have basic tools required to complete repairs.Qualified applicants must be able to pass a drug and criminal background check and have a driving record that meets the requirements of our insurance provider. The hiring process also includes a Mechanical Aptitude and Predictive Index assessment.Lift Truck Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Finding the right employee is vitally important to our team. If hired, we recognize that you retain the option, as does the Company, of ending your employment with the Company at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. As such, your employment with the Company is at-will and neither this letter nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period.