Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Forklift Technician

Wiese Group; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiese in Peru, IL is seeking a Service Technician to repair our customer's material handling equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts, utility vehicles and floor care equipment.

As a Service Technician you will troubleshoot equipment, obtain customer approval before repairs, complete paperwork and deliver excellent customer service while carefully managing your workload and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Perform hazard assessments and maintain a high standard of safe work practices.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills; able to prioritize and self-manage.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and crouch/crawl in confined areas; comfortable with heights above 15 feet.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record may apply.
• Provide your own hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and ability to learn our software to complete online work orders.
• Demonstratable customer service skills.
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, background check, MVR and E-Verify are required.

Responsibilities

• Actively support, promote and lead safety initiatives; follow safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot customer equipment problems and obtain customer approval before repairs.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork.
• Provide the best possible customer service, including offering additional Wiese services and equipment.
• Manage workload effectively.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Software literacy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Peru, IL 61354If you are an equipment mechanic and are looking for a rewarding career with a solid and established company, join the Wiese team today! We are looking for a Service Technician to repair our customer's material handling equipment. A Service Technician repairs a wide range of material handling equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, utility vehicles, floor care equipment and more.

Specific Duties

• Actively support, promote and lead safety initiatives. Follow all safety policies and procedures. Work safe at all times and report any unsafe work or work environments to management.
• Troubleshooting customer equipment problems. Confer with and obtain approval from the customer before making repairs
• Completing and submitting all required paperwork.
• Providing the best possible customer service, including offering additional Wiese services, added-value items and equipment based on potential customer needs
• Managing your workload effectively

Qualifications

• For each job, perform hazard assessments and maintain a high standard of safe work practices and quality control.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills. Able to prioritize your day and self-manage.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and crouch/crawl in confined areas. Comfortable with heights above 15 feet.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record may apply.
• Provide your own hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and able to quickly learn our software to complete online work orders.
• Demonstratable customer service skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, comprehensive background record check, MVR (motor vehicle record) check, and proof of employment eligibility (E-Verify) are required.

Wiese has been around for over 80 years. To learn more about what makes us tick and why we do what we do:

• Our Website: https://wieseusa.com/
• Our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/WieseUSA