Forklift Field Service Technician

About the role

Technicians/Mechanics with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience are sought for a full-time Forklift Field Service Technician position at our Battle Creek, MI branch. The position is first shift, Monday through Friday, hourly (no flat rate).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
• Complete each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• Manage company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience, including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
• Previous field experience is highly preferable
• Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Intermediate reading and writing skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Intermediate reasoning ability

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment) are required
• Vision: No special vision requirements
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration

About Alta Culture

Alta Equipment Group is committed to living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

What We Look For

• Cultural fit with our organization
• A great attitude that embraces mutual respect
• A passion for excellence
• A continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning

Other Opportunities

To view other openings at Alta Equipment Group, visit our careers page at altg.jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.