Forklift Field Service Technician

Alta Equipment Group - Kentwood, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Kentwood, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team! Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful: Company van (parked at home each day), Company fuel card, Company paid cell phone, Tool insurance, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Outstanding benefits package (Medical and Dental, plus much more!), 401(k), Competitive wages, Company uniforms provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 and manage workloads independently
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Field Technicians are responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Requirements

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired
• Previous field experience is highly preferable
• Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver's license to drive company vehicle
• Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
• Intermediate language skills - Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports, and speak effectively
• Basic mathematical skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Intermediate reasoning ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Benefits

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical and Dental, plus much more!)
• 401(k)
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided