Shop Service Technician

About the role

The Shop Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of Linde, Baoli and competitive brands of forklifts and material handling equipment. A background or experience in maintaining Lift Trucks / Forklifts is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
• Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision
• Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components
• Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision
• Perform proper PM's in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
• Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade
• Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics through on-the-job training
• Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customer's sites
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, properly and respectfully representing the company at all times while on the job
• Work across the entire HTX Material Handling footprint to do the right thing for all customers
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines
• Valid Driver's License (possess and maintain during employment), good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level
• Basic Computer knowledge including use of Personal Computers, Tablets, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English. Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may very probably be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud.

Benefits

• 100% paid Health Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Apple iPads and touch screen Laptops issued to all techs
• Industry leading Manufacturer Training towards certification
• Tools Insurance
• 40 hour work week + Overtime
• Uniforms
• Safety boots allowance
• Cell Phone allowance
• Specialty tools
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Unique work environment