Forklift Field Service Technician

Job Category: Full Time- Direct Hire

Compensation: $22.00-$30.00 per hour/ DOE + Benefits and Commission!

BBSI has partnered with California’s largest distributor of electrically powered lift trucks! We are seeking a dynamic Field Service Technician to join our amazing team!

We have immediate openings for Field Service Techs that are looking for stability, growth, and personal development. Enhanced with a commission plan and bonus potential!

This individual will be responsible for traveling to a customer’s facility to conduct repairs, replace parts, troubleshoot problems, and perform preventative checks and maintenance on various makes and models of forklifts, lift trucks, and other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily repair electrically powered forklifts and lift trucks.
• Repair LPG, gasoline or diesel-powered forklifts and lift trucks.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems with various material handling equipment.
• Make repairs as needed including replacing electronic components, replacing throttle controls, replacing wire harnesses, replacing lift and lower controls, adjusting breaks, tightening body bolts, replacing wheels, etc.
• Conduct preventive checks and maintenance on the equipment.
• Log all performed work in digital logbook.
• Perform manual labor, as needed, such as lifting and operating power equipment.
• If in a field position, maintain a parts inventory in a company issued vehicle.
• Respond to work order requests in a timely fashion.
• Attend periodic technical training and classes when offered by the Service Manager.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and jobs required by the Service Manager.

Requirements:

• Ability to work with AC/DC electrical systems and components.
• Aptitude for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during working hours.
• Ability to be coached, trained, and mentored.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed and approved.
• Must be reliable, professional, and customer service-focused.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• 2-3 years experience repairing equipment and or electrical systems, required.
• Electric forklift maintenance experience
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

Benefits:

• Bonus and commission potential!
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick Days

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