Forklift Road Mechanic

About the role

Founded in 1967, Toyota Lift Northwest provides fully integrated material handling solutions across the Pacific Northwest, including new and used equipment sales, rental, service and parts, storage and automation, training, and more. Joining the team means approaching every customer interaction with respect, honesty, and transparency, exceeding customer expectations, and utilizing the 5S methodology (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke) to improve the workplace. Employees receive access to the latest Toyota Material Handling training materials, equipment, and technology, and work in a supportive, friendly environment focused on professional development.

Reports to: District Service Manager
Position Class: Non‑Exempt/Hourly
Position Location: Kent, WA

Responsibilities

• Perform PM (periodic maintenance) services at a designated customer location.
• Visual check of customer lift and verify all lifts are signed up on PM service.
• Perform field repairs at a designated customer location.
• Upsell during repairs and Preventative Maintenance agreements.
• Check in with Dispatcher via phone in the morning, throughout the day, and at day’s end.
• Document all work orders using Catavolt.
• Review work in process, complete, and close all open work orders immediately.
• Complete safety inspection forms monthly to ensure vehicles and tools are properly maintained.
• Never compromise safety: always surround work area with safety cones.
• Use proper PPE when needed.
• Familiarize yourself with proper use of tools.
• Practice 5S.
• Stop, Call, and Wait if unfamiliar with a task.
• Assist as needed for various projects or jobs as requested.
• Notify supervisor of safety concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, organized with ability to shift priorities in a changing environment (required).
• Mechanical ability to repair equipment and adapt to various types of machines.
• Previous mechanical experience or technical school.
• Field techs must be experienced techs, usually journey level with over 4 years of professional mechanical experience or demonstrate capability as determined by the Service manager.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and self‑motivated; ability to lead and supervise a small group of technicians.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, vendors, and customers (required).
• Prior experience in customer service and material handling/industrial equipment environment (preferred).
• Ability to operate reach‑truck, stock‑picker, pallet jack, and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to interact effectively with others; be a team player.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May require sitting for long periods while working at a computer, physically lifting and moving up to 75 lbs (occasionally), walking on concrete floors with full range of body motion for climbing, pushing, lifting, and reaching.
• Complete employment application, submit to a background investigation (past employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening (required).

Pay

Pay Range: $26.50 – $40.00 per hour.

Schedule

Shifts: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm (hours may vary due to workload).