What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Field Service Technician position at Alta Equipment Group?
Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic reporting to our Lewiston, ME branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). Field Technicians are provided a company service van, which is provided for our Techs to drive home (you don't leave it at our shop at the end of the day), along with a fuel card. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:
Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
Providing exceptional customer service
Work independently
Field Technicians are responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
Performs other duties as assigned
Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time
Qualifications:
Previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, which includes 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
Working Knowledge of electric Schematics and ICE engines.
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Possess own tools
Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds
Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions
