Forklift Service Technician - PM

MHI Trucks; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

A leading material handling equipment provider in Georgia seeks an entry-level Field Service Technician for planned maintenance and safety evaluations on forklifts. Candidates should possess a mechanical aptitude, a high school diploma, and be committed to customer satisfaction. The role offers a competitive pay starting at $20 per hour, along with a strong benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months of mechanical experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services on forklifts.
• Perform safety inspections on gas, LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Effectively communicate with customers regarding issues identified.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in communication

Customer satisfaction commitment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join the MHI Team as a Field Service Technician - PM!

Material Handling Inc., a leading forklift and material handling equipment provider in the Southeast. For more than 45 years, we've been thriving, and we want you to be a pivotal player in our team of over 200 employees --- spanning ten branches across AL, GA, KY, TN, and SC.

At MHI, we're all about family values and hard work. We will strive to be the best overall partner supplier to all our clients, to provide opportunity for every employee to reach their full potential and maintain sustained profitability through honesty, integrity and doing the right thing. As a privately held company, we maintain the freedom to prioritize our people by upholding our culture and values while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

We're seeking dedicated, collaborative individuals who thrive on tackling new challenges daily. We recognize that our employees are fundamental to our success, and we're dedicated to fostering a work environment that enables our team to reach their fullest potential. It's not just a job, it's a career.

Summary

We are looking for an entry level PM Technician to perform planned maintenance and safety evaluations on our customer's forklifts and our company's rental equipment. If you have a great attitude, strong leadership skills and a desire to deliver world class customer service then we want to talk to you. We offer a great team culture, competitive pay, strong benefits package including health/dental/life insurance and 401(k) with employer match, opportunities for training, growth and advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services on gas, LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Perform safety inspections on gas, LPG, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Carry out minor adjustments and equipment repairs.
• Adhere to the assigned PM completion schedule on a monthly basis.
• Effectively communicate with the customer regarding any issues identified during PM.
• Accurately complete all work orders electronically using a tablet.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and care.
• Adhere to all safety procedures when performing tasks.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, G.E.D., or completion of technical school is preferred.
• Six to twelve months of mechanical experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• A mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Must provide your own hand tools.
• Proficiency in communication and paperwork.
• Ability to pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – three different plans to choose from
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance if desired
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401k – with employer match

This role offers a competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience, with a base rate of $20 per hour or higher.

If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a desire to contribute to a team that values safety and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position.