Level I Technician

NFI

Perris (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI in Perris, CA is seeking a Level I Technician to perform all aspects of MHE planned maintenance on equipment. The role requires basic automotive experience, mechanical know-how, and good customer service and computer skills.

You will report to a lead technician or manager and work full time on site. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance on forklifts (LP and electric), tune-ups, brake adjustments, battery care, part replacements, and ensuring a high productivity level.

Qualifications

  • Post high school / technical school education not required, but desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to lift and/or pull 75 lbs or more without restriction.
  • Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
  • Must be able to stand or lie down for extended periods of time to repair equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Preventative Maintenance on forklift (LP and electric) and other equipment.
  • Perform tune-ups, adjust valves, and replace spark plugs and wires as needed.
  • Brake and riser adjustments, inspect and repack wheel bearings.
  • Inspect and water forklift batteries on a defined schedule; battery removal and installs.

Skills

Customer service
Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Level I Technician performs all aspects of MHE planned maintenance service on equipment. This position requires knowledge of mechanics hand tools and basic automotive experience. Must have computer experience, good communication skills and good customer service skills. This position will report to a lead technician or manager.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for forklift (LP and electrical) Preventative Maintenance services
    • Fluid change, engine oil, transmission fluid, differential gear lube and hydraulic fluid.
    • Filter replacements, Air filter, oil filter, fuel filter and ATF filter.
  • Perform Tune Up’s- adjust valves and replace spark plug and spark plug wires.
  • Brake / riser adjustments
  • Inspect and repack wheel bearings
  • Inspect and water forklift batteries on a defined schedule
  • Battery removal and installs
  • Equipment paint touch ups as required
  • Attachment pad rotations
  • Part replacements as necessary – can include horns, lights, tires, etc.
  • Meet a minimum of 60 Completed PM Services per month
  • Keep a minimum of a 80 - 90% productivity level
Qualifications
  • Post high school / technical school education not required, but desirable
  • Customer service skills
  • Computer applications using MS Office
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to lift and/or pull 75 lbs or more without restriction
  • Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions
  • Must be able to work in environment with excessive noise and respiratory hazards without restriction
  • Must be able to stand or lie down for extended periods of time to repair equipment
  • Must be able to have flexible movement: to reach equipment and/or parts and maneuver equipment
  • Must have and keep a valid driver's license.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • 401k Plan
  • Wellness Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave

among other benefit plan options.

Pay

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $20.43-27.24/hr. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.

Equal Opportunity

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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