Road Mechanic / Rome-Utica / Sign on Bonus

We’re seeking an experienced Forklift Mechanic to service our customers in the Rome/Utica, NY area

As a mobile Mechanic, you will travel to customer locations to diagnose and repair material handling equipment and have the opportunity to be a hero to our customers. 

Successful Mechanics become trusted advisors to our customers helping us “Deliver our Promise.” 

Thompson & Johnson Equipment is a growing third-generation family-owned business that services customers in Upstate NY with locations in Schenectady, Syracuse, Binghamton and Horseheads. We are the authorized dealer for the #1 and #2 forklift lines in the industry respectively; Toyota and Crown. Our employees have an average tenure of 12 years. The culture we embody is loyalty, friendliness, teamwork and fun! Voted one of CNY’s Best Places to Work four years in a row.

Benefit package includes:

Up to $8,000 Sign On Bonus

$500 Annual Tool reimbursement

$100 Annual Boot allowance

$200 Annual Gym Membership allowance

Paid in house Training

Medical/Vision/Dental/Life/Accident/Cancer Insurance

Company picnics/parties

401K with 50% company match up to first 5% contribution

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays 

Service Van, tablet, cell phone, uniforms and much more

 Pay Range: $28 to $35/hour depending on relevant experience

 Qualification Standards Include:

• Minimum 1-5 years technical training or experience in mechanical repair of material handling equipment, construction/farm equipment, automobiles/trucks is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable
• Valid clean driver’s license 
• Able to work OT hours if needed beyond scheduled work hours of M-F 8am-4:30pm .
• Able to work independently.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work; exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds. Must have the physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.

 Some Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose problems; operate computer-based diagnostics on material handling equipment
• Project a positive image and Deliver Our Promise
• Ensure proper planned maintenance is performed   
• Maintain adequate and accurate parts inventory on van
• Strive to perform service jobs on time the first time
• Utilize parts and service resources to properly repair equipment
• Operate material handling equipment
• Own hand tools and maintain company tools
• Complete work orders punctually and with accuracy
• Attend training and other professional development opportunities to grow skills and knowledge

Prerequisites: 

Profile Assessment, Physical (including eye, hearing and lead tests) and illegal drug substance testing

Thompson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, (M/F/D/V) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.