Shop Mechanic – Industrial Lift Trucks
Compensation Range: $25+/hour - based on applicable experience + $2,000 Sign-on Bonus **We offer paid-on-the-job training, development and advancement opportunities from Certified Dealer Trainers.** Benefits - Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
- $2,000 sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing. Opportunity to earn monthly premium discounts
- 3 weeks PTO annually prorated in the first year, and 10 paid company holidays
- Tool loan program
- No flat rate
- Annual Boot, Safety Glasses, and Gym Reimbursement Programs
Job Summary
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial lift trucks and related material handling equipment in a shop environment. Perform routine maintenance and breakdown repairs on forklifts and other industrial lift trucks. Prioritize shop work orders, comply with safety incident reporting, and ensure all paperwork is submitted timely and accurately. Work with the service team to support excellent customer service and maintain company-provided assets, including all work tools. Essential Functions - Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial lift trucks in the shop; perform repairs to minimize equipment downtime and provide repair details for shop estimates.
- Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections on industrial lift trucks; repair or replace defective parts, lubricate components, and troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Inspect used parts to determine changes in factory specifications.
- Review repair work and scheduled maintenance results with the service team, communicating potential issues and supporting repair estimates.
- Utilize the service application to document shop work orders, record completed repairs and maintenance, close the day, and finalize completed jobs.
- Provide daily status updates to management team, addressing any issues or concerns with work orders and/or equipment.
Position Qualifications
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical certification preferred.
Requirements - 2+ years of experience in a technician role.
- Previous experience with hydraulics and computer diagnostics. Ability to interpret and apply schematic diagrams.
- Valid Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation.
- Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
- Adhere to company’s core values.
- We are a drug-free workplace. All positions require pre-employment screening.
Why Join NexTier Equipment? - We are a 3rd generation family-owned company.
- Core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We uphold a culture of:
- Positivity
- Teamwork
- Self-development
- Integrity
- Community service
- Safety
NexTier Equipment is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud employers of Veterans, helping them to navigate the transitions of life and reach their fullest potential.
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