Field Mechanic

 

 

 

 

 

Job ID 

2023-5464  

 

of Openings 

1  

 

 Job Locations  

US-MI-Kentwood  

 

Category 

Service

Overview

 

 

 

 

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

Manufacturer technical training program with raises

Tool insurance

Bonus incentive programs (safety, quote, profit sharing, new sales leads)

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!)

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company uniforms provided

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

 

 

Our Industrial Equipment Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic for our Kentwood, MI 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 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

We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house paid training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a Technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

 

 

Two years of previous forklift repair expereince 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

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

Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Basic: Abi