What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice - Field Service Technician position at Fraza / Vitan Equipment?
Fraza and Vitan Equipment is a full-service material handling business with over 300 skilled employees across Michigan and the East Coast. Our team uses innovative equipment and processes to push your business forward and increase efficiency. We're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and grow their careers in a challenging but positive environment. Apply now to become part of our dynamic team!
A Day in the Life of a Forklift Technician:
As a Apprentice - Forklift Technician, you will participate in a 3 month training program where you ride with a seasoned tech, have classroom style training and get hands on experience. After the 3 months, you are responsible for performing planned maintenance, installation and repairs on forklifts, utility vehicles, sweeper scrubbers, aerial lifts and more at customer sites.
Perks of the Job:
- Three month training program
- Company van after training
- No nights or weekends
- Benefits including, medical, dental, vision and 401 with match
Education/Experience:
- Basic automotive maintenance experience (oil changes, brake and/or belt replacement)
- Able to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a must
- Customer service driven
Daily Tasks:
- Drive to customer locations to repair equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance, testing and repair on equipment and vehicles to ensure safe and operational
- Troubleshoot/diagnosis equipment and accessories to determine malfunction and proper resolutions
- Provide exceptional, professional, and clear communication to customers during all field visits
- Timely complete and provide appropriate documentation to internal and/or external customer as needed
- Operate and maintain industrial equipment such as, forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, sweeper/scrubbers, etc.
- Follow all safety policy and procedures.
