Forklift Technician - Equipment Mechanic

About This Role

A forklift technician who can troubleshoot and repair a wide range of material handling equipment, from forklifts to aerial lifts, will thrive in this field service role. This position involves traveling to customer locations in a specific coverage area to perform preventative maintenance and repairs, managing your workload independently from a company van.

Responsibilities

• Actively support, promote and lead safety initiatives
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Work safe at all times and report any unsafe work or work environments to management
• Troubleshoot customer equipment problems and confer with and get approval from customer before making repairs
• Maintain your own parts inventory based on the parts you carry in your van
• Complete and submit all required paperwork
• Provide the best possible customer service, including offering additional Wiese services, added-value items and equipment based on potential customer needs
• Manage your workload effectively
• Perform hazard assessments and maintain a high standard of safe work practices and quality control for each job

Requirements

• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Able to prioritize your day and self-manage
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and crouch/crawl in confined areas
• Comfortable with heights above 15 feet
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Provide your own hand tools
• Working knowledge of computer systems and able to quickly learn our software to complete online work orders
• Demonstrable customer service skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, comprehensive background record check, MVR (motor vehicle record) check, and proof of employment eligibility (E-Verify) are required for any position offered

About the Company

Wiese has been in business for over 80 years, specializing in material handling equipment.