Fairchild Equipment
Forklift Service Road Technician - Bloomington, MN **Sign On Bonus**
Fairchild Equipment, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Forklift Service Road Technician – Bloomington, MN – Fairchild Equipment
Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanding our services to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ve grown from an eight‑person operation to over 325 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild’s son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild continues to pursue growth while maintaining our family‑owned operations.
About the Position As our Technician, you will provide exceptional customer service to our customers by working on their material handling equipment at the customer’s location or within our branch shop. Recent graduates from technical schools with education in automotive and/or diesel repair are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Repair, diagnose, inspect, and maintain all material handling equipment for customer work orders assigned to you.
Accept repair orders as assigned by Service Writer.
Communicate with customer(s) on diagnosed repairs suggested or required for repair and obtain customer approvals.
Read work orders, observe and listen to trucks in operation to determine/diagnose malfunction or problem(s).
Offer solutions to meet customer specifications.
Provide timely submission of work orders.
Provide estimates when appropriate.
Repair, service, recondition or assemble equipment as approved by the customer/Service Manager.
Obtain necessary parts working cooperatively with Parts department staff.
Makes mechanical repairs to equipment after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed.
Record complete repair description on work order, including correct model and serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading.
Obtain signature from customer and communicate with them on repair needs or work that was completed.
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, specified safety devices on truck and make adjustments.
Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
Always maintain professional image of self, cleanliness of van (externally and internally) and of assigned work area at customer site.
Maintain and operate shop equipment and tools.
Notify Service Manager or Supervisor of safety issues and/or accidents immediately.
Perform quality work as quickly and professionally as possible.
Promote marketing efforts to drive parts, service, equipment and rental sales.
Complete service forms and submit directly to Service department daily via work tablet.
Adapt and act out the company’s core value – Safety Always – At All Times, In All Places.
Required Skills and Abilities
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record; CDL may be required.
Experience in forklift repair is desired, intermediate maintenance experience is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manual, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to work under little or no supervision.
Must be able to provide own tools for the job immediately; annual tool incentive is given.
Education and Experience
High School Graduate or GED.
3+ years of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position.
Basic knowledge of computer and internet software.
Employee Benefits
Pay: $23‑36 per hour
Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
Uniforms are provided and laundered by company.
Annual Tool Incentive.
Company paid Rx Safety Glasses.
Company owned/leased vehicle, if required for position.
Paid Training.
Generous Paid Time Off.
Paid Holidays.
401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.
Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.
Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
Physical Demands
Exerting 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 40 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Frequent physical activities:
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching – bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling – moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing – remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking – moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing – using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing – perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Occasional physical activities:
Climbing – ascending or descending.
Balancing – maintaining body equilibrium.
Fingering – perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
The visual acuity requirements:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non‑repetitive nature.
The conditions the worker will be submitted to in this position:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicle, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin; fumes, orders, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The worker may be subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanding our services to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ve grown from an eight‑person operation to over 325 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild’s son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild continues to pursue growth while maintaining our family‑owned operations.
About the Position As our Technician, you will provide exceptional customer service to our customers by working on their material handling equipment at the customer’s location or within our branch shop. Recent graduates from technical schools with education in automotive and/or diesel repair are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Repair, diagnose, inspect, and maintain all material handling equipment for customer work orders assigned to you.
Accept repair orders as assigned by Service Writer.
Communicate with customer(s) on diagnosed repairs suggested or required for repair and obtain customer approvals.
Read work orders, observe and listen to trucks in operation to determine/diagnose malfunction or problem(s).
Offer solutions to meet customer specifications.
Provide timely submission of work orders.
Provide estimates when appropriate.
Repair, service, recondition or assemble equipment as approved by the customer/Service Manager.
Obtain necessary parts working cooperatively with Parts department staff.
Makes mechanical repairs to equipment after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed.
Record complete repair description on work order, including correct model and serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading.
Obtain signature from customer and communicate with them on repair needs or work that was completed.
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, specified safety devices on truck and make adjustments.
Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
Always maintain professional image of self, cleanliness of van (externally and internally) and of assigned work area at customer site.
Maintain and operate shop equipment and tools.
Notify Service Manager or Supervisor of safety issues and/or accidents immediately.
Perform quality work as quickly and professionally as possible.
Promote marketing efforts to drive parts, service, equipment and rental sales.
Complete service forms and submit directly to Service department daily via work tablet.
Adapt and act out the company’s core value – Safety Always – At All Times, In All Places.
Required Skills and Abilities
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record; CDL may be required.
Experience in forklift repair is desired, intermediate maintenance experience is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manual, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to work under little or no supervision.
Must be able to provide own tools for the job immediately; annual tool incentive is given.
Education and Experience
High School Graduate or GED.
3+ years of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position.
Basic knowledge of computer and internet software.
Employee Benefits
Pay: $23‑36 per hour
Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
Uniforms are provided and laundered by company.
Annual Tool Incentive.
Company paid Rx Safety Glasses.
Company owned/leased vehicle, if required for position.
Paid Training.
Generous Paid Time Off.
Paid Holidays.
401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.
Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.
Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
Physical Demands
Exerting 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 40 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Frequent physical activities:
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching – bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling – moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing – remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking – moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing – using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing – perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Occasional physical activities:
Climbing – ascending or descending.
Balancing – maintaining body equilibrium.
Fingering – perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
The visual acuity requirements:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non‑repetitive nature.
The conditions the worker will be submitted to in this position:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicle, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin; fumes, orders, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The worker may be subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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