Shop Technician

Shoppa's Material Handling

Olathe (KS)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A growing material handling dealership in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a Shop Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair lift trucks and material handling equipment. This entry-level position involves ensuring safety standards are met and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in similar roles and must possess mechanic tools. The company offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on safety and quality service.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience with material handling or heavy industrial equipment.
Experience in auto, truck, or military repairs will be considered.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and repair customer lift trucks and material handling equipment.
Conduct safety inspections and perform maintenance and troubleshooting as required.

Skills

Electrical system diagnosis

Hydraulic system diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech school graduate preferred

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Overview

Shop Technician – Shoppa’s Material Handling, a family owned and operated dealer since 1981, is one of the fastest growing material handling dealerships in the United States. We are an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling and provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems across nine locations in Texas and Kansas City, MO to help customers streamline storage and movement of goods.

Job Summary

The primary function of the Shop Technician is to inspect, diagnose and repair customer lift trucks and various material handling equipment. Conduct overall inspections to verify trucks meet safety standards and perform maintenance, repair, replacement and troubleshooting as required by management.

Essential Functions

Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
Inspect the forklift and/or reported issues
Repair or replace major system components, including circuit boards and other electrical parts, hydraulic, mechanical, LP systems, power steering, transmissions and engines with limited supervision
Perform engine tune-ups on equipment without supervision
Perform proper PMs in a timely manner
Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks
Be able to use all special tools properly
Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies
Verify the equipment is up to safety standards
Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
Use overhead crane when needed, following safety guidelines
Perform other duties as required per management

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience working on material handling equipment or heavy industrial equipment
Auto, truck or military repairs experience will be considered
Tech school graduate preferred
Must have mechanic tools

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans; EOE/Disability/Vets; or employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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