Forklift Repair Technician

Cypress, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintains/diagnoses/repairs off-road equipment primarily forklifts scrubbers walkie-rider lifts straddle jacks and pallet jacks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Trouble shoots and accurately diagnoses mechanical electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
Determines parts and supplies needed to effectively repair or maintain units and orders through parts procurement process.
Must perform cutting welding or grinding to complete repairs.
Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance in a manner that is consistent with company and industry standards to maintain cost efficiency and provide maximum up-time for the warehousing and facility maintenance operations.
Maintains vehicle maintenance files as required by Company standard maintenance protocol.
Immediately repairs or removes from service if any unit does not meet Company or OSHA safety standards in an effort to eliminate exposure to risk or injury.
Must provide all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company off-road equipment.
Must occasionally make repairs at other Company branches or off site.
Must adhere to strict safe working practices company policies rules and regulations. Must correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
3-5 years on the job experience as a forklift technician
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
In person travel within the service territories of clients required
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications definite plus
Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack electric fork-lift
Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Physical Requirement:

Talk hear and see (including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
Frequent climbing pushing pulling and maneuvering dolly hand truck bay roll up doors straps curb ramps truck doors boxes cases kegs truck gear shift
Ability to enter and exit the drivers compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs
Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches pulling out parts
Ability to bend stoop crouch kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise
Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas

Working Conditions:

All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures cool/cold temperatures wind ice humidity rain fog hail sleet and snow
Daylight twilight evening and dark lighting conditions
Noise vibration dust dirt airborne particles fumes
Work hours will vary daily due to business needs

Maintains/diagnoses/repairs off-road equipment primarily forklifts scrubbers walkie-rider lifts straddle jacks and pallet jacks. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Trouble shoots and accurately diagnoses mechanical electrical and hydraulic malfunctions. Determines parts and supplies needed to effec...

Maintains/diagnoses/repairs off-road equipment primarily forklifts scrubbers walkie-rider lifts straddle jacks and pallet jacks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Trouble shoots and accurately diagnoses mechanical electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
Determines parts and supplies needed to effectively repair or maintain units and orders through parts procurement process.
Must perform cutting welding or grinding to complete repairs.
Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance in a manner that is consistent with company and industry standards to maintain cost efficiency and provide maximum up-time for the warehousing and facility maintenance operations.
Maintains vehicle maintenance files as required by Company standard maintenance protocol.
Immediately repairs or removes from service if any unit does not meet Company or OSHA safety standards in an effort to eliminate exposure to risk or injury.
Must provide all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company off-road equipment.
Must occasionally make repairs at other Company branches or off site.
Must adhere to strict safe working practices company policies rules and regulations. Must correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
3-5 years on the job experience as a forklift technician
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
In person travel within the service territories of clients required
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications definite plus
Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack electric fork-lift
Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Physical Requirement:

Talk hear and see (including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
Frequent climbing pushing pulling and maneuvering dolly hand truck bay roll up doors straps curb ramps truck doors boxes cases kegs truck gear shift
Ability to enter and exit the drivers compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs
Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches pulling out parts
Ability to bend stoop crouch kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise
Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas

Working Conditions:

All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures cool/cold temperatures wind ice humidity rain fog hail sleet and snow
Daylight twilight evening and dark lighting conditions
Noise vibration dust dirt airborne particles fumes
Work hours will vary daily due to business needs