Forklift Service Technician - Houston

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is seeking a Service Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts. Candidates should have mechanical skills and at least 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

100% paid Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Company vehicle

Tools insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• Must be fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics.
• Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Systems Understanding

Hydraulic Systems Understanding

Education

High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to progress in your career in a growing industry? Wanting a competitive hourly pay rate and career development program including training that allows you to grow your skills and pay? Join HTX Material Handling: We are a Material Handling Equipment distributor representing premium brands in the Houston market. Our company was started in 2019, and the brands we represent are global leaders. It's the perfect time to join this growing organization as we establish our presence in Texas!

Job Description and Purpose:

The Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of Linde, Baoli, and competitive brands of forklifts and material handling equipment. A background or experience in maintaining Lift Trucks / Forklifts is REQUIRED.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
2. Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision
3. Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
4. Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components
5. Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision
6. Perform proper PMs in a timely manner
7. Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
8. Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade
9. Operate service van in a clean, safe, and secure manner following all required safety rules for the job
10. Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics through on-the-job training
11. Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customers' sites
12. Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, properly and respectfully representing the company at all times while on the job
13. Work across the entire HTX Material Handling footprint to do the right thing for all customers
14. Perform other duties as required or assigned by management
15. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical systems
16. Proficient in repairing and maintaining industrial equipment
17. Experience with electrical and hydraulic system schematics

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines
• Valid Driver's License (possess and maintain during employment), good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level
• Basic Computer knowledge including use of Personal Computers, Tablets, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English. Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus

Work Environment:

The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. Employees may encounter wet/humid conditions, extreme cold, heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Noise levels are usually medium to loud.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. If accommodations are needed to complete the application, please inform us.

Benefits:

HTX Material Handling offers 100% paid Health Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, paid holidays, Apple iPads, touch screen laptops, industry-leading manufacturer training, company vehicle, tools insurance, 40-hour work week plus overtime, uniforms, safety boots allowance, cell phone allowance, specialty tools, career advancement opportunities, and a unique work environment.