Shop Technician

Colonial Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Colonial Group in Fort Myers seeks a Shop Technician to diagnose and repair material handling and aerial equipment. You will perform maintenance to keep machines running to manufacturer specifications and follow strict safety guidelines.

The role requires solid mechanical aptitude, hands-on welding skills, and the ability to read precision instruments. You will maintain tools and parts and support a safe, productive shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in forklift repair or related industry.
• Ability to read precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
• Welding and/or fabrication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment including propane, gas, diesel engines, and hydraulic systems.
• Rebuild and repair components on material handling and aerial equipment.
• Block, chock, and chain equipment per safety guidelines and perform disassembly as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshoot failures and analyze causes across all systems.
• Inspect equipment for potential safety concerns.
• Perform basic welding as necessary.
• Document maintenance and repair work promptly.
• Attend basic and advanced technical training as assigned.
• Maintain parts and supplies for job completion.
• Keep shop clean and promote a safe working environment.
• Participate in safety meetings and maintain a safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certificate preferred

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Shop Technician performs service and repairs on material handling and/or aerial equipment at assigned location to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications. Ensures all Briggs Equipment standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Diagnose and repair equipment, to include liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
2. Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling and aerial equipment and other related equipment
3. Per company safety guidelines, properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
4. Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications
5. Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems
6. Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns
7. Perform basic welding as necessary
8. Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
9. Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
10. Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
11. Maintain work area cleanliness and ensure shop remains a safe working environment
12. Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings
13. Perform other related duties as assigned

minimum qualifications

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Thorough knowledge of all equipment & operations that apply to the branch
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Previous Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in forklift repair or related industry
• Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must furnish own tools

*OFFERING SIGN ON BONUSES*