Heavy Forklift Field Technician / Diesel Mechanic

Welch Equipment Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Equipment Company is seeking technicians to repair heavy material handling equipment in Denver. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing engines, electrical systems, and maintaining inventory while providing outstanding customer service. This opportunity offers competitive pay, extensive training, and benefits in a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Life, STD, LTD insurance

401K matching

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge preferred.
• Experience with diesel engines and Cummins Insite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service heavy capacity material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and submit repair quotes.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Experience with diesel engines

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cummins Insite

Job description

Become a technician at the fastest growing material handling solutions supplier in the Rocky Mountain region. We set the standard in this rapidly growing industry and want you to be a part of the journey.

Welch Equipment Company is the premier provider of material handling solutions and represents equipment from the world's #1 manufacturers. Our culture of continuous improvement, or Kaizen, is embedded throughout the organization and is one of the many tools contributing to our success in supporting our employees.

Our core values are:

• Kaizen 365 (Getting better together, every day)

Our goal is to provide our employees with the tools needed to build a successful career, not just a job. We support our technicians with manufacturer training, technical support, field service supervisors, on-the-job training in a controlled environment, cutting-edge technology, and trained leaders.

We seek technicians who are ready to join a culture of continuous improvement, positive attitude, and servant leadership. If that's you, come build your career with Welch Equipment Company and help us continue to set the standard!

Objective:

Technicians will repair and service heavy/larg capacity material handling equipment such as Taylor, Toyota Pettibone, Combilift, etc. This includes diesel/gas and LP engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting, and repairs according to manufacturer specifications, using hand and power tools. Technicians will disassemble units to inspect condition, replace defective parts, and reassemble and test operation.

Watch what it's like to be a Welch Equipment Technician: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FXydkmcs4U

Eligible Locations: Denver and Salt Lake City

• Benefits include Life, STD, LTD insurance
• 401K matching
• Compensation: $28 - $43 per hour
• Repair of heavy-duty forklifts and equipment such as Taylor, Toyota THD, Hyster, Yale, Genie, JCB, JLG, Pettibone, Moffett, Princeton, telehandlers, boom lifts, container handlers, scissor lifts, straddle carriers, ATVs, etc.
• Travel to customer locations in a company-provided service vehicle to perform onsite repairs. Keep customers informed of progress.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and submit repair quotes.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, including replacing hoses, cylinders, pumps, valves, and electrical components.
• Repair and adjust subassemblies and attachments such as fork positioners, side shift assemblies, pallet clamps, gantries, limit switches, proximity sensors.
• Prepare heavy equipment for transport, including replacing carriage assemblies.
• Utilize Cummins Insite and other diesel diagnostic programs.
• Maintain repair trucks and parts stock, observe warranty procedures.
• Report safety issues and customer concerns to the Service Manager.
• Track daily repair times and ensure correct invoicing.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge
• Experience with diesel engines and Cummins Insite is a plus