Entry-Level Service Technician

Why Work Here?

"Growing company, rewarding benefits, and steadfast growth potential.''

Wheeler Material Handling (?www.wheelermh.com) is a 35+ year organization and one of the Southeast's fastest growing material handling companies with over 250 associates across 11 branches in NC, SC, TN, VA, GA and AL. Our unique approach to the market provides a total solution provider to our customers and our continuous commitment to our employees success.

This team member is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, identifying potential system failures/issues, complying with safety measures, and minor equipment repairs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Provide preventive maintenance and eliminate repetitive downs
• Provide the technical report and summary findings and recommending solutions to technical problems
• Manage truck parts stocks and proactively order parts needed for jobs
• Must follow all safety procedure and safely operate tools, lifts, etc.
• Must be self-motivated and organized
• Effectively communicate thoroughly with customers, co-workers and management

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Technical Capacity
• Customer Service Driven
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Decision Making and Initiative
• Organizational aptitude

SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

1+ yrs. technical experience preferred

• Must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check as well as physical and drug screening.
• Technicians are required to provide their own tools
• Technicians are encouraged to continue education and maintain industry standards during tenure
• Project a positive and professional image/attitude while interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to various job sites; Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use fingers, hands, arms dexterously.
• Must occasionally lift/ transport up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• In house Service Training both in person and virtual
• Paid Holidays, Paid time off (Vacation & Personal time)
• Tool Allowance (Paid Quarterly)
• Uniforms provided, PPE & Safety Shoes allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Retirement plan/ Profit Sharing/ Financial Planning/ Incentive programs
• Established schedule

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours a week) Monday - Friday

Compensation: Competitive pay; on average starting around $18+/hr., based on skill and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity all while staying committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

Brand: Wheeler Material Handling
Address: 5965 Knight Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL - 35405
Property Description: Tuscaloosa
Property Number: Branch 10