Forklift Field Service Technician Job at Alta Equipment Group in Kentwood

Overview

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Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a Technician/Mechanic with auto, diesel, agricultural, material handling, lift truck or heavy equipment repair experience? If so, then we want you on our team!

Technicians are at the backbone of our organization; therefore, we provide them with the tools and resources to be successful.

• Company van (parked at home each day)
• Company fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Tool insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits package offering Dental, Vision, and 100% employer paid Medical insurance, plus much more!
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company uniforms provided
• $2,000 signing bonus

Responsibilities

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician in the Kentwood, MI area. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). Field Technicians are provided a company service van, which is provided for our Techs to drive home (you don't leave it at our shop at the end of the day), along with a fuel card. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Field Technicians are responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Alta offers in-house paid training to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and to further advance your career as a Technician. Company uniforms are provided as well.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, including experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS/NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM
• Previous field experience is highly preferable
• Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Possess own tools
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle
• Familiarity with computer programs such as HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
• Language Skills - Intermediate: ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: ability to add/subtract, multiply/divide with tens and hundreds, and work with units of money, weight, volume and distance
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve problems

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; frequently talk/hear; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Vision: No special vision requirements
• Lift and/or Move: Regularly lift up to 10 lbs; frequently 11–25 lbs; occasionally 26–100+ lbs
• Work Environment: Regularly near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; occasionally work in wet or humid conditions, extreme cold/heat, risk of electrical shock, vibration

About Alta

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself on Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. Alta believes in mutual respect and is committed to diversity while inspiring employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA.”

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference, we’re ready for you. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For

Alta looks for candidates who fit our culture and understand that every task contributes to customers for life. A great attitude, mutual respect, and a high energy level with a passion for excellence are valued, along with a commitment to continual training and professional development.

Other Opportunities At Alta

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe the Company has violated its EEO policy, please contact recruiting@altg.com.