Shop Technician

Big Joe Lift; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Joe Lift is seeking a Shop Technician to conduct repair and maintenance work on equipment in the shop. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and training Level 1 technicians.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, hydraulic experience, and a strong mechanical background in forklifts. This position operates from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repair and maintenance work for equipment in the shop.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist level 2 techs in training.
• Ensure work area is clean and organized.
• Perform major overhaul on engines and transmissions.

Skills

Excellent verbal/ written communication

Strong analytical skills

Hydraulic experience

Ability to work at a fast pace

Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems

Ability to multi-task

Troubleshoot electrical and LPG

Reading schematics and wire diagrams

Perform head gasket on LPG unit

Good time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-to-10-year forklift Mechanical experience

Forklift Experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The responsibilities of a Shop Technician are to conduct repair and maintenance work for equipment that are in the shop. This position operates equipment and assists the department in preparing equipment records, performing safety inspections, and adhering to safety procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for following safety regulations and protocols
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor and major trouble shooting.
• Assist level 2 techs to train.
• Recon and sold units also rental units.
• Follow work schedule.
• Make sure any follow-up repairs need approval from management.
• Make sure the work area is clean and organized.
• PDI inspections
• Repairs and order parts as well as gets ETA on parts arrivals.
• Training Level 1 techs
• Perform major overhaul on engines and transmissions.
• Diesel and LPG trouble shooting skill.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal/ written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Hydraulic experience
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Ability to trouble shoot electrical problems.
• Ability to muti task on jobs
• Trouble shoot electrical and LPG.
• Knowing how to read schematics and wire diagrams.
• Perform head gasket on any LPG unit.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-to-10-year forklift Mechanical experiencepreferred
• Forklift Experience is a preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and turn, climb stairs and on trucks.
• Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to function in a work environment with moderate noise level from several sources creating constant activity.

M - F 7 am to 4 pm