Field Service Technician

Forklift TechnicianWe seek an experienced forklift technician with 3+ years' experience in a shop or field setting. Automotive technicians with experience in dealership settings are also encouraged to apply. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulate boom equipment, used in construction.This is considered an hourly position and reports directly to the shop service manager.Essential Responsibilities:Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoist and hand tools.Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Troubleshooting- determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Repairing machines or systems using needed tools.Equipment Maintenance- performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.Equipment Selection- determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job.Installation- installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.Operating Monitoring- watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Problem Sensitivity- the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.Information Ordering- the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures mathematical operations).Manual Dexterity- the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.Near Vision- the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Multi-limb Coordination- the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.Control Precision- the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.Working Conditions:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Must be able to wear protective equipment such as goggles, face shield, gloves, and work apron.Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 100 pounds) or working in awkward positions or lying on back working beneath truck.Uses trade type tools or hand tools.Additional:Must have own toolsPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience in Forklift (Recommended)Benefits:Healthcare cost savings401(k) matchingDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offSick daysReferral programIncentive programSchedule:Job Type: Full-time / 8-hour shiftMonday - Friday40 hours per week