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Service Technician

North West Handling Systems
Yakima, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE, DIESEL, OR OTHER MECHANIC OR TECHNICIAN?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FIELD SERVCE WORK INSTEAD OF BEING LOCKED IN A SHOP ALL DAY?

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO ADD EXPERIENCED TECHNICANS TO OUR GROWING TEAMS.

  • Repairs/replaces virtually any component on lift trucks..
  • Trouble shoots and/or diagnosis lift truck to determine fault/failure or extent of malfunction/damage.
  • Crawls under equipment, to gain access to mechanical components located beneath lift truck.
  • Removes faulty components using assortment of hand tools, pneumatic tools, lift truck jacks and hoists
  • Disassembles unit and inspects parts/components for wear
  • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty components/assemblies
  • Repair and service electrical systems
  • Inspects, adjusts, repairs and rebuilds brake systems,
  • Read display for fault codes.
  • Downloads software updates.
  • Replaces and adjusts lights, and installs and repairs accessories as required.
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrication, and tune-ups.
  • Test drive forklifts and test components and systems.
  • Performs pre-delivery inspections and assembly of new forklifts as required.

Full Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental. Life Insurance. Flex Plan and Short Term Disability.

STARTING PAY: $28.00/HOUR DOE

WAGE NEGOTIABLE FOR EXPERIENCE!

*$1,500 Signing Bonus once new hire has completed 12 months of employment*

  • Experienced material handling technicians with 3 or more years' experience are eligible for a one time $3,000.00 bonus. Paid out after 12 months of continuous employment.**

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Salary : $28

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