Forklift Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Shoppa's Material Handling; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing material handling dealership in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a Shop Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair lift trucks and material handling equipment. This entry-level position involves ensuring safety standards are met and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in similar roles and must possess mechanic tools. The company offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with material handling or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience in auto, truck, or military repairs will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair customer lift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform maintenance and troubleshooting as required.

Skills

Electrical system diagnosis

Hydraulic system diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech school graduate preferred

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa’s Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling – the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

Job Summary

The primary function of the Shop Technician is to inspect, diagnosis and repair of customer’s lift trucks and various material handling equipment. Conduct overall inspection to verify the truck is up to safety standards and perform maintenance, repair, replacement and troubleshooting as well as other duties required per management.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
• Inspect the forklift and/or issues that were reported
• Repair or replace major system components, including circuit boards and other electrical parts, hydraulic, mechanical, L.P. systems, power steering, transmissions and engines with limited supervision.
• Perform engine tune-ups on equipment without supervision
• Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks
• Be able to use all special tools properly.
• Follows all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies
• Verify the equipment is up to safety standards
• Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
• Use overhead crane when needed, following safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as required per management
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on material handling equipment or heavy industrial equipment
• Auto, truck or military repairs experience will be considered
• Tech school graduate preferred
• Must have mechanic tools
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans”; (b) “EOE/Disability/Vets”; or (c) “Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.”