**1500 Sign on Bonus**
A Day in the Life of a Hydraulic Technician:
The Hydraulic Technician is responsible for inspecting diagnosing maintaining and repairing forklifts and other material handling equipment. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues conducting preventative maintenance and ensuring all equipment meets safety standards and operational requirements.
Perks of the Job:
- Hourlypay
- Company van
- No weekends or nights
- Benefits including medical dental vision and 401k with match
What you will be doing:
- Drive to customer sites to perform routine maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment including checking and replacing fluids inspecting brakes and ensuring all parts are in good working condition.
- Identify mechanical electrical and hydraulic issues through diagnostic testing and visual inspection. Repair or replace faulty parts components or systems to ensure equipment functionality.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work including parts used time spent and any safety inspections conducted. Update maintenance logs to ensure all equipment history is tracked.
- Work closely with customers and operations teams to understand equipment needs and prioritize repairs and maintenance tasks. Communicate effectively to minimize disruption to operations.
- Respond promptly to emergency repair requests to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures under time-sensitive conditions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technology tools and best practices related to forklift maintenance and repair. Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
What you will need:
- 2years of experience in forklift repair and maintenance or a similar field involving mechanical and electrical systems. Experience with different types of forklifts (electric propane diesel) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in forklifts. Familiarity with diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ability to lift heavy parts and equipment work in various positions (standing kneeling crouching) and operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear instructions and updates to customers and management regarding equipment status and repairs.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize work effectively and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Basic proficiency in using computer systems to log maintenance activities order parts and manage inventory.
Required Experience:
Manager