Forklift Technician Apprentice (Paid 9 - 12 Month Cohort Training & Certification)

About the role

Bailey sold its first forklift in 1949. Since then, Bailey has been a family-owned and operated business dedicated to selling, leasing, renting, servicing, and providing parts forklift trucks throughout the southeast.

Responsibilities

• Perform P.M. Service and inspections as directed. Get input from customers.
• Make repairs or recommendations as needed using appropriate tools and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clean the work area and return to pre-repair or better condition.
• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs. Maintain daily records of P.M.s for correct service billing. Write legibly.
• Maintain and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Notify management of the need for repairs or replacements.
• Participate in job related training, including supporting the safety program, and maintaining licenses and certifications to avoid expiration.
• Represent Bailey as a professional by maintaining professional appearance, wearing uniforms, keeping the vehicle and work areas clean, and being courteous and informative with customers.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the 9 – 12-month training program and all program requirements
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at assigned branch locations understanding hours could vary depending on customer needs
• Must be able to travel three consecutive days once per month to one of the regional locations (Nashville, Knoxville or Chattanooga)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
• Comprehensive benefits
• Multiple health plans including one plan with 100% employer paid premiums
• Generous 401K matching
• 100% Employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Industry-leading vacation plan with new employees earning 3 weeks of PTO per year and eligible for up to 5 additional sick days
• Referral bonuses
• Assigned company vehicles
• A family owned and operated business that prioritizes the needs of our employees and customers
• The ability to grow your career with us

Requirements

• Apprentice should be personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent, and able to adapt to the forces around him/her—customers, suppliers, co-workers, and other vendors.
• Experience/Training/Education: Strong diagnostic and repair skills, strong mechanical and technical skills, a technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred
• Licenses Required: Valid Driver’s License, Forklift Certification (provided by Bailey)
• Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities: Strong communication and problem-solving skills, good computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., Ability to handle conflict, Willingness to adapt, learn, and take direction, Ability to maintain a positive presence in the workplace, Practice safe work habits in all situations, Good communication skills, Ability to work with minimal or no supervision, Safe work habits
• Required PPE Equipment: Apprentice are required to provide their own tools. Bailey provides any specialty tools. Steel toed, non-slip, work boots (boot reimbursement provided by Bailey), Leather gloves, rubber gloves (provided by Bailey), Safety glasses (provided by Bailey), Hearing protection (provided by Bailey), Safety vest (provided by Bailey)