Forklift Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company paid cell phone

Tool insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dental, Vision, and medical premiums

401(k) with match

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician for our Elkhart, IN branch. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment, and provide exceptional customer service.

This position offers a company van, fuel card, and ongoing training. We value reliable, skilled technicians with a clean driving record who can work independently on first shift, Monday to Friday, with a competitive hourly wage and

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift repair experience.
• Military MOS/NEC experience is a plus (63B,63H,63S,63W,63Y,91B,91H,91L,91M, CM).
• Strong knowledge of electric and LP units.
• Own your tools and be prepared to work independently.
• Clean driving record and valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment.
• Complete repairs timely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Provide exceptional customer service and work independently.
• Manage workload and submit required paperwork.

Skills

Forklift repair experience

Military experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Own tools

Tools

HYPASS

Hyster TKC training

Yale/Hyster CRM

Job description

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! If you are a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience, we want you on our team.

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful.

Benefits

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance premiums, plus much more
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Responsibilities

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician for our Elkhart, IN branch. This position is first shift, Monday to Friday, hourly (no flat rate). Field Technicians are provided a company service van and fuel card. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Field Technicians are responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired. Experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM is a plus
• Previous field experience is highly preferable
• Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver's license to drive company vehicle
• Computer programs – HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
• Language skills – Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills – Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning ability – Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk/hear; Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment) are required.
• Vision: No special vision requirements.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally lift 26 to 100+ pounds.
• Work Environment: Regulate near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately.