Forklift Mechanic (Field Technician)

Darr Equipment Co.- Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician
At Darr Equipment Co, we call ourselves the “service people in the equipment business” for a reason. We are family-owned, service-first business since 1954, we work hard to ensure our customers maintain efficient and profitable operations by providing them the best in new and used forklifts and material handling equipment. With best-in-class providers like Caterpiller, Jungheinrich, Kalmar and Mitsubishi, we offer customized solutions to meet all your industrial equipment needs and aim to be a strategic partner, not just a supplier.

We are hiring for a Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician to add to our growing team! If you have a mechanical background, longevity, and the willingness to learn, you would be the ideal candidate.

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician is responsible for the repairing, rebuilding and servicing of heavy construction and lift truck equipment in accordance with recommendations and specifications published by equipment manufacturers.

Responsibilities of the Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician

● Removes and installs guards, tracks, roller frames, cabs, masts, forks, and other external parts.

● Removes and installs engines, transmissions, steering clutches, drive axles and other major components.

● Cleans parts with petroleum-based solvents or other similar cleaning methods.

● Assembles and disassembles components as assigned or directed, and performs limited machine diagnoses. Evaluates worn and used parts, and when necessary, orders new and rebuilt parts from parts books, shop parts personnel and/or outside vendors.

● Operates and tests equipment after repair and makes limited machine adjustments.

● Completes assigned service reports needed to document parts and labor expenses and repair methodology.

● Performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties including sweeping and mopping floors, painting shelves, racks and aisle markers, etc.

Qualifications of the Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician:

● High School diploma or GED required

● 2-year vocational education certificate or equivalent knowledge is preferred

● 12-18 months of related experience preferred

● Electrical forklift experience preferred

● Basic math and mechanical skills required

● Physically demanding position with brief to prolonged variations in weather temperature, noise and noxious fume exposures

Benefits of the Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician:

● Comprehensive Health insurance plans, including dental and vision

● Flexible Spending Account options

● Basic Life and Long-Term Disability insurance paid by the company.

● Additional Supplemental Term Life and Short Term Disability insurance options available.

● 401k retirement programs with generous company match

● Paid time off including holidays

● New Hire tool purchase programs

● Relocation assistance for qualifying candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What brands of forklifts do you have experience performing repairs on?

Ability to Relocate:

• North Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road