Field Service Technician

Shoppa's Material Handling; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppa's Material Handling is hiring a Field Service Technician in Lubbock, Texas, to perform on-site inspections and repairs of lift trucks and equipment. The successful candidate will need to ensure equipment meets safety standards and provide excellent customer service throughout.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Mechanic tools are required. Join us for a role with both indoor and outdoor working conditions!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on material handling or heavy industrial equipment.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• Experience with auto, truck, or military repairs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of lift trucks and equipment.
• Ensure safety standards are met and communicate with customers regarding repairs.
• Complete and submit all work orders through electronic tablets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Job Summary

The primary function of a Field Service Technician is to perform on‑site inspection, diagnosis and repairs of customers’ lift trucks and equipment at their location. Conduct overall inspection to verify the truck is up to safety standards and make recommendations on any required repairs. Enter necessary information on work orders and work order summary. Must have good communication skills and world class customer service.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily schedule with Field Service Advisor
• Provide excellent customer service at the site
• Communicate with the customer upon arrival and update as needed
• Inspect the forklift and/or issues that were reported
• Give customer full report on condition of equipment and what is needed to repair equipment along with the cost to do so
• Diagnose and repair equipment per customer request
• Quality control each job to ensure completeness
• Communicate with customer and dispatch on job completion
• Clean the area after work is completed
• Verify the equipment is up to safety standards
• Inspect company vehicle and initiate necessary scheduled maintenance per service manual guidelines
• Drive in a safe and courteous manner. Every day is a major responsibility to insure the employees’ safety as well as others on the road
• Complete and submit all work orders every day through electronic tablets that are issued to you
• Company issued van must be kept clean and orderly to allow technician to work efficiently while presenting a professional image to our customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean driving record
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on material handling equipment or heavy industrial equipment
• Auto, truck, or military repairs experience will be considered
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude
• Must have mechanic tools

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans”; (b) “EOE/Disability/Vets”; or (c) “Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.”