Forklift & Heavy Equipment Technician - Mon-Fri

VIP Staffing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Staffing in San Antonio, TX is immediately hiring an Equipment Technician to repair, rebuild and service heavy construction and lift truck equipment. Pay is up to $35/hr based on experience. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some on-call rotation.

Primary duties include inspecting fleets, identifying repairs, removing/installing major components, diagnosing malfunctions and documenting service work. Strong reading/writing, math and mechanical skills required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technician/mechanic experience on equipment and forklifts.
• Must read, write and have basic math and mechanical skills.
• Two-year vocational education certificate preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identify forklifts that need repairs.
• Remove and install hoods, guards, counterweights, sheet metal, tracks, forks, masts and other external parts as directed.
• Assist in removal and installation of hydraulic valves, engines, transmissions, clutches, drive axles and other major components.
• Clean parts with solvents or bead blasting methods.
• Coordinate with dispatch, service operations, sales and support teams to ensure great customer service.
• Diagnose malfunctions and evaluate worn parts.
• Order new and rebuilt parts from parts books and shop personnel.
• Complete service reports documenting parts and labor.
• Assemble new machines and attachments.
• Operate and test equipment after repair and perform limited adjustments.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Equipment repair

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year vocational certificate

Job description

VIP Staffing in San Antonio, TX is immediately hiring an Equipment Technician to repair, rebuild and service heavy construction and lift truck equipment. Pay is up to $35/hr based on experience. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some on-call rotation.

Primary duties include inspecting fleets, identifying repairs, removing/installing major components, diagnosing malfunctions and documenting service work. Strong reading/writing, math and mechanical skills required.