Shop Mechanic

The Taylor Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works. The team repairs diesel engines, hydraulics, and related systems, with emphasis on fleet maintenance and service excellence.

Qualified candidates will have hydraulics/diesel repair training and at least three years of on-the-job experience, plus ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Requires stooping, bending, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine repair needs.
• Perform repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
• Inspect, adjust and repair components as needed.
• Repair cooling, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve fleet condition and performance.
• Operate equipment to troubleshoot and test equipment as needed.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed.
• Assist parts department in shipping/receiving of motor freight.
• Take service calls and provide assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
• Clean and maintain garage area.

Skills

Physical fitness

Blueprint reading

Basic computer skills

Education

Hydraulics/diesel repair training

Job description

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works' customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspects lift trucks and equipment to determine the extent of repairs.
• Performs needed repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs components as needed.
• Repairs cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed to improve the condition and performance of the fleet.
• Operates equipment to troubleshoot and test equipment as needed.
• Maintains records of all maintenance performed.
• Assists parts department in shipping and receiving of motor freight.
• Takes service calls and provides assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
• Cleans and maintains garage area as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities

• This job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
• Three years on the job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics. Schooling in these fields could substitute for some of the job experience.
• While it is not a requirement that the FSM pass the AWSD14 Welding Test, the incumbent is required to pass the tacker test. The FSM is encouraged to practice and improve welding skills to pass the AWSD14 Welding Test to be considered for future promotions.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Life Insurance