Mobile Forklift Technician

Nexgen-Lift-Trucks; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexgen-Lift-Trucks is seeking an experienced forklift service technician in California to perform PMs and repairs across electric, propane and diesel fleets. The role requires diagnosing drive motors, controllers and hydraulics, and working with 24V to 72V systems on customer sites.

You will collaborate with management to meet customer expectations, document time and job notes on a laptop, and use basic hand and power tools safely.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year in forklift repair or automotive repair.
• Knowledge of electric, propane and diesel forklifts is required.
• Familiarity with safety using basic hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of electric, propane and diesel forklifts.
• Performing PM service and repairs on forklifts.
• Replacing drive motors, controllers, working with hydraulics and more.
• Working with 24v to 72v systems.
• Working closely with management to meet customer expectations.
• Effectively communicate in clear English, including speaking, writing and listening.
• Familiarity with the safe use of basic hand tools and power tools.
• Able to keep detailed records of time, job notes, safety issues and customer concerns on a laptop.
• Creative thinking to solve problems and minimize delays.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, friendly disposition desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Valid driver's license, ability to drive service vehicle and tow trailer to job sites up to 2 hours away.

Skills

Forklift knowledge

PM service & repairs

Electrical systems 24V-72V

English communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Professional demeanor

Vehicle towing

Forklift/auto repair 1+ year

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

• Have Knowledge of electric, propane and diesel forklifts
• Performing PM service and repairs on forklifts
• Replacing drive motors, controllers, working with hydraulics and more
• Working with 24v to 72v systems
• Working closely with management to meet customer expectations
• Effectively communicate in clear English, including speaking, writing and listening
• Familiarity with the safe use of basic hand tools and power tools
• Overhead reaching, bending, squatting, walking, lifting and move loads of up to 75 lbs.
• Familiarity with mobile phones, device apps, field service software and computers
• Able to keep detailed records of time, job notes, safety issues and customer concerns on a laptop
• Creative thinking to solve problems and minimize delays
• Professional appearance, demeanor, friendly disposition desire to exceed customer expectations
• Valid driver's license, ability to drive service vehicle and tow trailer to job sites up to 2 hours away
• Must have at least 1 year in the forklift repair or automotive repair