Shop Mechanic

SUDDEN SERVICE INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Job summary

SUDDEN SERVICE INC is seeking a skilled service technician to inspect and repair lift trucks and related equipment. You will diagnose engines (gasoline, diesel, propane) and perform repairs with diagnostic tools, while maintaining maintenance records and supporting parts/shipping tasks.

The role requires hydraulics and diesel repair training, plus at least three years of hands-on experience. Welding tests may be required for future promotions, with practice to improve welding skills.

Qualifications

• Vocational schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
• Three years of on-the-job diesel mechanics and hydraulics experience.
• Must be able to pass AWSD14 welding test and improve welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspects lift trucks and equipment to determine repairs.
• Performs 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 fleet condition.
• Operates equipment to troubleshoot and test equipment.
• Maintains records of 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.

Skills

Stooping & bending

Lifting 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Vocational schooling hydraulics

Diesel engine repair training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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.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.Industrial painting experienceEducation 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/PrescriptionDentalVisionVacation10 Holidays401K