Service is hiring: Forklift Mechanic/Technician in Garden City

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Berry Tractor – Garden City is looking for an experienced forklift technician/mechanic with strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience, who is field and/or shop ready! We provide in-house, paid training. If you're a forklift technician looking for a change, apply today!

Hourly Paid Position - No More Flat Rate!

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective repair of machine components in the field, at high levels of quality

Recondition and repair equipment and components

Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned

Pre-order all parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs

Effect the repairs in a safe and effective manner

Ensure all repairs complete as assigned and the cosmetic appearance are up to standards

Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition

Maintain good working records for time, parts, supplies, and outside purchases in repairs

Ensure all records are legible and in compliance with established methods

Report all record keeping daily from the field, even when not returning daily to the company

Maintain shop tools, equipment and vehicles

Maintain personal appearance in a professional and neat condition. Wear all personal protective equipment, as required; and urges others to do so.

All communications with customers and co-workers are conducted in a manner reflecting respect and integrity

Perform inspections required to determine cause of failure is done following established guidelines and are completed with the cause identified

Qualifications

Strong potential to develop good mechanical skills, good communication skills, and safe work habits

Electric forklift experience a plus

Be able to work independent of direct supervision in a field environment

Contribution to spirit of teamwork and cooperation through the branch location, specifically with parts personnel and other service technicians

A technical school or equivalent experience in mechanical repairs is preferred, but not required

Valid driver's license; clean MVR

Health and Dental Insurance

Critical Care and Accident Insurance

401K Plan

Profit Sharing

Bonus Program

Short and Long-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Christmas Savings Program

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

Paid Training

Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)

Family friendly company

Physical Requirements

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.

Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl

Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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