Material Handling Technician South

Holt of California; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Holt of California, Stockton, CA, seeks an experienced equipment technician to perform diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance on material handling machinery. The role involves troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, engine and powertrain systems and documenting service work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Class B or C license. Holt offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years equipment repair experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos and short correspondence.
• Ability to write service reports and communicate effectively with customers and teammates.
• Ability to read Electrical & Hydraulic schematics and apply them to complex machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair material handling machinery and attachments.
• Perform thorough machine inspections and Planned Maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair Electrical, Hydraulic, Engine and Powertrain systems.
• Use computer diagnostic tooling and manufacturer software for diagnostics.
• Read, trace and apply schematics to complex systems and document all service work.
• Communicate repair directions and warranty recommendations; mentor technicians as needed.
• Promote safety culture and stay current on safety training (OSHA, MSHA, forklift).

Skills

Reading comprehension

Service reports writing

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Math skills

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver License Class B or C

Job description

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell service and rent a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN STOCKTON, CA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you an experienced technician? If so, we have options for you. Are you interested in performing maintenance services, troubleshooting machines, rebuilding transmissions, welding or as a field technician position?

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diagnosis, and repairs on various types of Material Handling machinery and attachments.
• Perform thorough machine inspections.
• Perform Planned Maintenance (PM) on machines utilizing manufacture guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair Electrical, Hydraulic, Engine and Powertrain systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Technology Systems
• Use computer diagnostic tooling and manufacture software systems when diagnosing and repairing equipment.
• Be able to read, trace, and apply Electrical & Hydraulic schematics to complex machine systems
• Complete all electronic data entry and paperwork including service reports, time entry, warranty tickets and inspections.
• Be able to communicate direction of repair and make warranty recommendations
• Be able to work individually or as part of a team, including coaching and mentoring technicians as needed.
• Promote a positive safety culture while following company safely polices and regulations.
• Stay current on all safety training/certifications including OSHA, MSHA, fork-lift, Smith Driving
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write service reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

EXPERIENCE

5 or more years equipment repair experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Class B or C Driver License

COMPENSATION

Wage Range $32 to $40

Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

WHY WORK FOR HOLT?

Hourly rate of pay as negotiated with Operating Engineers, Local #3. Excellent company-paid benefits including medical, dental, retirement, vacations and holidays.

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School Diploma or GED or better.

Experience

Required

5-7 years:

5-7 years:

Relevant work experience and/or training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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