Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Forklift Technician

Wiese Group; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiese Group in Sikeston, MO is seeking a Service Technician to repair material handling equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and floor care gear. You will be the primary company representative, delivering expert mechanical service and exceptional customer care.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, paperwork, and promoting additional Wiese services. Applicants should be able to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and pass pre-employment screenings; tool ownership required.

Qualifications

• Hazard assessments and safe work practices
• Strong multitasking and time management
• Lift 50 pounds, crawl in confined areas, heights up to 15 feet
• Valid driver license with clean record
• Provide own hand tools and learn company software
• Demonstrable customer service skills (verbal & non-verbal)
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, background and MVR checks, E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot customer equipment problems with customer approval before repairs
• Complete and submit all required paperwork
• Provide best-in-class customer service and offer additional Wiese services
• Act as primary contact between customers and the company
• Manage workload efficiently and safety initiatives

Skills

Hazard assessments

Multitasking

Time management

Lift 50 pounds

Driving license

Hand tools

Computer literacy

Customer service

Background checks

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sikeston, MO 63801

If 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.

You will act as the point of contact between the company and our customers and represent the company in a professional light as you provide the best in mechanical services and customer service.

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