Forklift Technician

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 for forklift trucks throughout the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic inspections as directed. Obtain input from customer. Identify the cause of failure.
• Perform repairs or provide recommendations as needed using appropriate tools and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and return to pre-repair or better condition.
• Maintain legible and detailed working records for time, parts, supplies and outside purchases in repairs. Maintain daily records of repairs for correct service billing.
• Maintain and care for tools, equipment and vehicles. Notify management of any need for repairs or replacements.
• Participate in job related training, including supporting the safety program, and maintaining licenses and certifications to avoid expirations.
• Represent Bailey by maintaining professional appearance, wearing Bailey uniform, keeping the vehicle and work areas clean, and being courteous and informative with customers.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical school certificate or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Safe work habits.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills.
• Able to work with minimal or no supervision in the field.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Forklift Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 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.
• The ability to grow your career with us through substantial training opportunities for all team members. Training includes both OEM training with our manufacturers and proprietary training developed internally through Bailey University.

Schedule

The individual in this position should be personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent, and able to adapt to the forces around them—customers, suppliers, co-workers, and other vendors.

Pay

Competitive pay.