Forklift Technician - Birmingham, United States - Thompson Tractor
Description
** Forklift Technician / Mechanic**
**Job Category****:** Technicians **Requisition Number****:** FORKL002892 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
Position Summary
The Technician is responsible for performing jobs involving servicing and repair of equipment, working both independently and on a team. Examples of the types of machinery that the candidate must be able to evaluate and repair include internal combustion lift trucks, electric lift trucks, allied products, and diesel engines. Extensive on the job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning must be successfully completed to remain in the technician training program. The Technician will demonstrate initiative, commitment to team work, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Technician will advance in Classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.
Essential Job Functions
Plans and performs minor repairs using correct tools and procedures
Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner
Ability to perform the following tasks on basic components in work area including engine, hydraulic, transmission, and electrical components: remove and install; disassemble and reassemble; perform minor adjustments
Ability to perform Preventive Maintenance service according to factory guidelines
Demonstrates proper use of service information systems
Works as helper in field service with experienced Technician as required
Works independently in the field as required
Must have a valid drivers license to be eligible for hire
**Skills**
**Preferred**
**Computer** *Intermediate* **Electrical** *Intermediate* **Customer Service** *Intermediate* **Mechanical** *Intermediate* **Parts Identification** *Intermediate* **Technical** *Intermediate* **Troubleshooting** *Intermediate* **Verbal Communication** *Intermediate* **Written Communication** *Intermediate* **Education**
**Required**
High School or Equivalent or better.
**Experience**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)