Overview

The Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of Linde, Baoli and competitive brands of forklifts and material handling equipment. A background or experience in maintaining Lift Trucks, Forklifts and other varieties of equipment is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
• Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision
• Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components
• Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision
• Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
• Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade
• Operate service van in a clean, safe and secure manner following all required safety rules for the job
• Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics through on-the-job training
• Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customer’s sites
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, properly and respectfully representing the company at all times while on the job
• Work across the entire HTX Material Handling footprint to do the right thing for all customers
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines
• Valid Driver’s License (possess and maintain during employment), good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level
• Basic Computer knowledge including use of Personal Computers, Tablets, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Must be fluent in English. Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may very probably be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud.

HTX Material Handling offers 100% paid Health Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance and paid holidays. All our techs are issued Apple iPads and touch screen Laptops to perform their duties. We also provide Industry leading Manufacturer Training towards certification, Company Vehicle for Techs, Tools Insurance, 40 hour work week Overtime, Uniforms, Safety boots allowance, Cell Phone allowance , Specialty tools and Career Advancement opportunities and unique work environment.