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 Lansing, MI branch. The position is first shift, Monday through Friday, hourly (no flat rate).

Responsibilities

• Performing 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
• Basic math skills
• Intermediate reading and writing skills
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly, 11 to 25 pounds frequently, and 26 to 100 plus pounds occasionally

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands
• Frequently talk/hear
• Occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent bending and working from a prone position (lying down while working underneath equipment)
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock, vibration

Benefits

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package including:
• Dental, Vision, and 100% employer-paid Medical insurance premiums
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided

Culture

Alta Equipment Group is dedicated to living by its 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.