Job Title: Forklift Repair Technician Location: Pasadena TX 77503 Job Type: Fulltime Job Description: Position Summary: Maintains/diagnoses/repairs offroad equipment primarily forklifts scrubbers walkierider lifts straddle jacks and pallet jacks. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoots and accurately diagnose mechanical electrical and hydraulic malfunctions. Determines parts and supplies needed to effectively repair or maintain units and orders through the parts procurement process. Must perform cutting welding or grinding to complete repairs. Performs all scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance in a manner that is consistent with company and industry standards to maintain cost efficiency and provide maximum uptime for warehousing and facility maintenance operations. Maintains vehicle maintenance files as required by Company standard maintenance protocol. Immediately repairs or removes from service if any unit does not meet Company or OSHA safety standards to eliminate exposure to risk or injury. Must provide all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company offroad equipment. Must occasionally make repairs at other Company branches or offsite. Must adhere to strict safe working practices company policies rules and regulations. Must correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent 35 years on the job experience as a forklift technician Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements Inperson travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications definite plus Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack electric forklift Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines Physical Requirement: Talk hear and see (including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus) Frequent climbing pushing pulling and maneuvering dolly hand truck bay rollup doors straps curb ramps truck doors boxes cases kegs truck gear shift Ability to enter and exit the drivers compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches pulling out parts Ability to bend stoop crouch kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areas Working Conditions: All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures cool/cold temperatures wind ice humidity rain fog hail sleet and snow Daylight twilight evening and dark lighting conditions Noise vibration dust dirt airborne particles fumes Work hours will vary daily due to business needs |