Forklift Mechanic

Concentric Power Services; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

FSA available

Life and AD&D insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

PTO 128 hours yearly

Disability coverage

ID protection

Pet insurance

Legal plans

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Concentric, LLC is seeking a Forklift Repair Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, tuggers, floor scrubbers, and golf carts at customer sites across the region. You will work in a fast-paced environment delivering reliable service and uptime for customers.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, proven experience with electric forklift repair, ability to travel, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical repair skills.
• Proven experience in electric forklift repair, electric trucks focus.
• Willing and able to travel to multiple sites.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Basic computing skills and willingness to learn Paylocity timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures with root-cause analysis and warranty considerations.
• Complete repairs following manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform audits and inspections as scheduled.
• Provide updates to supervisor and team by phone, email, or in person.
• Close work orders and service records per company standards.
• Accurately enter work hours in Paylocity timekeeping system.

Skills

Equipment repair

Electrical skills

Forklift repair experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical ability

Tools

None

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Concentric, LLC

Concentric, LLC is the nation’s largest independent industrial power provider, delivering forklift power, critical infrastructure, mechanical/HVAC, and dedicated material handling and automation maintenance solutions. Through a nationwide network of technicians, engineers, and support teams, Concentric understands and prioritizes the unique needs of each customer to maximize uptime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain infrastructure. We provide reliable, scalable solutions that support data centers, telecommunications providers, utilities, manufacturing, distribution, commercial facilities, and other mission-critical environments across America.

Job Summary

The Forklift Repair Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance on industrial equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, scissor lifts, tuggers, floor scrubbers and golf carts.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, including root cause analysis. Including research of potential warranty, rework and continuously repetitive repairs using historical equipment data available through Field Connect service platform.
• Complete all repairs of equipment in a timely manner and by the manufacturer’s repair guidelines.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course of action.
• Inspecting Equipment - Perform audits on equipment audits per the PM Planning tools schedule in Field Connect service platform.
• Communications - Provide information to supervisor, co-workers, and subordinates by phone, in writing, e-mail, or in person.
• Timely and accurate completion of all work orders and service records per the Concentric time standard.
• Maintain accurate and timely entry of work hours in Paylocity time keeping platform.

Safety

• All work must be completed in a safe manner.
• Safety requirements by customer and Concentric must be adhered to.
• Work areas will be maintained to ensure safety.
• Work areas will be kept clean and organized daily.
• Timely Completion of Safety training modules.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Strong equipment repair, mechanical and/or electrical skills
• Must have proven experience in electric Forklift Repair; Primary focus would be working on electric trucks
• Willing and ability to travel to multiple sites
• Hydraulics, conveyor experience is a plus
• Self-motivated and ability to manage time and attendance. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to support work order documentation and customer interaction
• Should have some computer skills; familiar with using a computer
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, crouch and/or be able to move in confined areas.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of a Service Technician.
• Willingness to learn and be trained
• A valid driver’s license, CDL a plus but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

At Concentric we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service! We offer industry leading benefits:

• Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for our hourly employees!
• Three medical plan options with employer premium contribution that start on day one.
• Employee paid dental and vision insurance that starts on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution on eligible High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage that start on day one.
• Company 401K plan with 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Full-time Employees receive a total of 128 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually.
• We offer employee paid accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We offer employee paid legal plans, identity protection, pet insurance, and home & auto discounts.
• Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry.
• Advancement opportunities.

The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, up to 8 hours; use hands to lift, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally, required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and must maintain a high level of self-awareness about their surroundings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in customer facility location. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to heavy, occasionally requiring hearing protection.

The Concentric Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.