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Alta Equipment Group · 4 hours ago

Field Equipment Technician

Alta Equipment Group is the largest equipment dealer in North America, seeking a Forklift Field Service Technician/Mechanic. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing customer equipment, and providing exceptional customer service while managing workloads independently.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Forklift repairElectric units knowledgeLiquid propane units knowledgeHYPASS proficiencyMechanical aptitudeLanguage skillsBasic mathematical skillsReasoning ability

Required

Two years of previous forklift repair experience is highly desired, which includes experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or 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
Must have clean driving record and valid driver's license to drive company vehicle
Proficiency in Computer programs is highly desired - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system
Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Benefits

Company van (parked at home each day)
Company fuel card and cell phone
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Outstanding benefits package provided by the local union
Competitive wages

Company

Alta Equipment Group

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Since 1984, Alta has grown into one of North America’s largest integrated equipment dealership platforms.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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