Forklift Maintenance Technician Job at ZipRecruiter in Houston

Position Summary

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots 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.
• Provides all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company off-road equipment.
• Occasionally makes repairs at other Company branches or off site.
• Adheres to strict safe working practices, company policies, rules, and regulations. Corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports 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 Silver Eagle required
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications, definite plus
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric forklift
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Physical Requirements

• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, 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 driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds
• Must regularly lift and move up to 100 lbs
• Pushing/pulling: up to 100 lbs 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 safely handle large trucks in 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

Company Description: MAGNUM STAFFING is a recruiting and staffing solutions firm based in Houston, Texas, founded in 1996. Our areas of specialization include manufacturing, production, warehouse/distribution, technical, and logistics for the industrial business sector. We also provide services to assist clients with human capital management issues, including vendor on premise, managed services, payroll transfers, and direct hire support for engineering, manufacturing, petrochemical, supply chain management, finance, and field operations positions. Magnum has been recognized as a top staffing firm in Houston by the Houston Business Journal and emphasizes CTS certification for hiring managers to ensure up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and procedures.