Field Service Technician

NW Lift Truck Service is excited to be seeking a person for a full-time position as a Mobile Forklift Service Technician for the Portland area. We are a fast-paced, stable company that has prided ourselves on quality relationships with our employees and customers. NW Lift Truck Service has been in business for over 35 years and provides a wide range of services on forklifts and other heavy equipment. In addition, we have a full rental fleet of forklifts, scissors and telehandlers to better serve our customers.

What is in it for you?

NWLT will be offering a pay range of $25.00/hr to $35.00/hr depending on your skill set and professional experience. We offer excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401k program with a 3% match. Additional benefits include vacation accrual, sick leave, a cell phone stipend and a company vehicle that can be driven home.

Job Summary:

·        We are seeking a person that has 5 or more years of experience as a forklift technician in the forklift industry

·        This role also requires a high level of customer service and industry knowledge

·       A working knowledge of heavy equipment is also required

o   Some examples of the brands that we work on are: Tailift, Hangcha, Castle, SkyTrack, Hyster, Crown, Yale, Clark, Doosan, Toyota, Genie, JLG, Platform Lifts, Arial Lift, Order Selectors.

·        As a Mobile Forklift Service Technician, you will be given a list of accounts to manage and will be dispatched from our home office in Portland to the customer location

·        You will need a strong attention to detail, physical strength, as well as customer service and problem-solving skills

·        You must have your own tools and toolbox or equivalent tool storage

·        You must also be able to pass a drug test, background check and have a clean driving record (minimal and minor infractions excluded)

Job Knowledge we are seeking:

• Advanced Mechanical knowledge of Gas, Propane, and Diesel engines
• Great working knowledge of Hydraulic systems
• Ability to repair and/or rebuild Hydraulic cylinders
• Good working knowledge of electrical forklifts, pallet jacks and other similar equipment
• The ability to read and understand complex electrical diagnostic schematics
• An understanding of complex electrical systems on forklifts and similar equipment including 12, 24, 36, and 48 volts
• The ability to use and understand complex troubleshooting software to better diagnose error codes and engine codes read through communication ports (i.e., OBD-ll ports and similar)

Our Culture:

• We are a small company that prides ourselves on good relationships with our employees. We are focused on being safe and compliant with all OSHA guidelines. We have a fun, upbeat group of employees that are family oriented and are seeking someone that has similar interests and traits. We want a self-motivated individual that is outgoing, consistent, and has a positive attitude. We pride ourselves on always treating our employees and customers with professionalism and respect. Come join our team and enjoy a long-lasting career!