What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician (Forklift) position at G&W Equipment?
G&W Equipment, Inc., is an authorized dealer and service provider for CAT® Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Forklifts, and Jungheinrich Forklifts. We are a family-owned and operated provider of the sales and service of Materials Handling and Aerial Equipment to a variety of industries throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. To learn more, visit our website at www.gwequip.com.
As a Field Service Technician operating out of our Charlotte, NC branch you will be responsible for traveling to customer facilities and performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts, aerial lifts, and other powered material handling equipment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely and independently troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Maintain and repair internal combustion and electric powered equipment
- Provide communication and a positive experience to customers while onsite
Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Hydraulic Systems
- Previous experience evaluating and repairing forklifts, heavy equipment, tractors, automobiles, or similar pieces of equipment
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be computer literate, able to use a tablet and a laptop for field diagnostics and internet resources
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, be able to pass pre-employment drug screens, background checks, and physicals.
What We Bring to the Table:
G&W Equipment, Inc. offers stability, career advancement, a positive work environment, and employee referral incentives.
- Competitive compensation and PTO
- Extensive hands-on training and advancement opportunities
- Flexible Hours with the opportunity for overtime
- Company vehicle and uniforms
- Cell phone, tablets, and laptops
- 401(k) plan includes a 100% company match up to the first 6% of savings
- Medical (HSA and PPO options), Dental and Vision insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability - No cost to you!
- Life Insurance - company paid with the option to purchase more
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Mechanical Knowledge: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waycross, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $38