Forklift Mechanic - Field

Wolter; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A leading equipment service provider in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Forklift Mechanic to join their team. This role involves repairing powered industrial equipment in a dynamic environment focused on efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a diesel mechanic or forklift technician and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture await you at this family-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic, forklift technician, or heavy-duty mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and perform repairs.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with laptops.
• Own the tools required for repairs per company list.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Certification to operate material handling equipment.
• Commitment to Wolter’s mission and safety policies.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned service jobs efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Road Lead Mechanic on service problems.
• Attend training classes to stay updated on new products.
• Maintain communication with dispatchers about job status.
• Maintain open communication with dispatchers and service office.
• Identify jobs for shop repairs with safety considerations.
• Build relationships with territory sales reps to identify opportunities.
• Uphold safety rules and policies at all times.

Skills

Repairing powered industrial equipment

Strong customer orientation

Excellent communication skills

Time management expertise

Basic computer proficiency

Driving record

Certification to operate material handling equipment

Safety compliance

Communication with customers

Tools

Repair tools

Job description

Forklift Mechanic – Field

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* TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS EITHER A DIESEL MECHANIC, FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC, OR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC.

Are you a skilled mechanic ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a Field Forklift Mechanic. This position is based out of our Brookfield, WI branch and serves the southeast Wisconsin area, specifically Racine and Kenosha Counties.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger, where your skills truly make an impact? Wolter is not just a workplace; it’s a family, a dynamic team dedicated to moving, storing, and powering the world more efficiently.

Why Wolter?

• Mission-Driven Culture: At Wolter, we’re on a mission to move, store, and power the world more efficiently.
• Connected Like Family: Join a team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
• Endless Learning Opportunities: Grow with us by attending regular service training classes.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on repairing powered industrial equipment, including LP Gas, diesel, and electric trucks.
• Your Impact Matters: As a Service Mechanic, your work directly impacts the efficiency and success of our customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned service jobs with precision and dedication.
• Collaborate with the Road Lead Mechanic, ensuring effective communication on any technical challenges or unusual service problems.
• Attend service training classes to stay up to date on new products and refresh your knowledge on less encountered ones.
• Submit daily paperwork promptly, including timecards and maintenance reports with customer signatures.
• Maintain open communication with dispatchers and the service office, updating them on job status and availability for new assignments.
• Identify jobs that should be sent to our shop for repair, providing valuable recommendations based on complexity or safety reasons.
• Develop and nurture relationships with territory sales representatives, keeping them informed of potential sales opportunities.
• Always uphold safety rules and policies, ensuring a secure working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Very good skills in repairing powered industrial equipment.
• Strong customer orientation with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Time management expertise to handle multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with laptop fundamentals.
• Ownership of necessary tools for repairs, per our recommended tool list.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Certification to operate material handling equipment.
• Commitment to the company’s vision and mission.
• Physical demands: Employee frequently lifts up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, and rarely up to 100 pounds. Employee is required to frequently stand, recline, kneel, walk, twist, reach, and use feet to repair and operate machinery. Employee is required to occasionally sit, stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and crawl. Constant use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must have listening, speaking, and writing skills to communicate with customers and service office.

What Makes Us Exceptional

• Competitive Compensation: We value your hard work and believe in recognizing it. Enjoy a competitive salary that mirrors your skills and unwavering dedication.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Your journey at Wolter is as important as your destination.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of lifelong learning with regular access to training and development opportunities.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of something bigger! Our mission to move, store, and power the world more efficiently is the driving force behind everything we do.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Engage with state-of-the-art equipment and the latest industry innovations.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Insurance: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Pet Insurance: Coverage for your beloved pets.
  • Life Insurance: Robust coverage to secure your future.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy for a healthy work-life balance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan.

Our mission is to move, store, and power the world more efficiently. You’re part of a team that is connected like family and committed to making an impact.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory drug screen and driving record results.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now! Your journey with Wolter awaits, where you’re not just an employee but a valued member of our family.