Equipment Technician/Mechanic

Berry Material Handling is a full service dealership. We sell, rent, service and repair new and used Yale® and Hyster forklift lines. Berry Material Handling also distributes and installs material handling and industrial equipment.

Berry Material Handling - Wichita is looking for a confident equipment technician/mechanic with strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience, who is Field Service Ready! We provide in-house, paid training. If you're an automotive technician looking for a change, apply today!

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, no weekends!

Hourly Paid Position - No More Flat Rate!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective repair of machine components in the field, at high levels of quality

• Recondition and repair equipment and components

• Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned

• Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs

• Effect the repairs in a safe and effective manner

• Ensure all repairs complete as assigned and the cosmetic appearance are up to standards

• Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition

• Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs

• Ensure all records are legible and in compliance with established methods

• Report all record keeping daily from the field, even when not returning daily to the company

• Maintain shop tools, equipment and vehicles

• Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition. Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.

• All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity

• Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure is done following established guidelines and are completed with the cause identified

Qualifications

• Strong potential to develop good mechanical skills, good communication skills, and safe work habits

• Be able to work independent of direct supervision in a field environment

• Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians

• Spanish speaking valued

• A technical school or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred, but not required

• Valid driver's license; clean MVR

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl

• Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Christmas Savings Program
• Paid Vacation and Flex Time
• Matching 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
• Family friendly company

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.