Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

Crown Equipment Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug plan

401K

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a leading lift truck manufacturer, seeks a service technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other lift trucks. Responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance, managing a service van, and completing post-job paperwork.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to safely operate lift trucks. Benefits and competitive wages are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Less than 2 years related experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Reading service manuals

Plan and follow-through

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common hand tools

Electrical/air tools

Torch

Arc welder

Testing equipment

Job 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.

Location: Bedford Park, IL, US, 60435

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,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• 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
• 40 Hours Per Week plus Overtime
• Uniforms
• Specialty Tools
• Primarily 1st Shift
• Career Advancement Opportunities

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Joliet

Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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