Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

Crown Equipment Southeast Asia; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible 4

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Personal Leave / Sick Leave

Birthday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Award-Winning Service Training

Company Vehicle for Field Service

Tool Insurance

No Flat Rate

Uniforms

Specialty Tools

Primarily 1st Shift

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician in Bedford Park, IL. You will diagnose and repair Crown lift trucks, perform preventive maintenance, and manage service van logistics in a fast-paced field role.

Starting pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement savings, and paid holidays. The position emphasizes safety, wheel-time, and customer-focused service across routes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years related experience.
• Valid driver's license and safe operation of lift trucks.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and engines preferred.
• Ability to read service manuals and follow procedures.
• Experience with testing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Crown lift trucks.
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
• Maintain a service van and its inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Hydraulics knowledge

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Arc welder

Torch

Job description

Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

Location: Bedford Park, IL, US, 60435

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Crown and all other makes of lift trucks.
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
• Maintain a service van and its inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines, and the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Good written/verbal communication and customer care skills.
• Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment preferred.
• Familiar with tools and equipment such as common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder and various types of testing equipment.
• Industry related training is preferred
• Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow-through

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees. Current benefits being offered include:

• Competitive Wages. The anticipated starting pay range for the position is $23 to $28 per hour; however,skills and related experience will be taken into consideration,
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan with a company contribution to each,
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts,
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan:Crown matches 100% of the first 4% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan. You are always 100% vested in the company matching contributions.
• Company paid Life and Disability Benefits as well as optional supplemental term life insurance offerings,
• 9 Paid Holidays,
• Paid Vacation accrued at a rate based on length of service and position,
• 24 Hours of Personal Leave or 40 hours of City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave depending on territory
• Birthday Pay for Non-Exempt employees,
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.

Crown also offers Service Technicians:

• Award-Winning Service Training
• Company Vehicle for Field Service Technicians
• Tool Insurance
• No Flat Rate
• Uniforms
• Specialty Tools
• Primarily 1st Shift

EOE Veterans/Disabilities