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Are you looking to progress in your career in a growing industry? Wanting a competitive hourly pay rate and career development program – including training – that allows you to grow your skills and pay? Join HTX Material Handling: We are a Material Handling Equipment distributor representing premium brands in the Houston market. Our company was started in 2019 and the brands we represent are global leaders. It’s the perfect time to join this growing organization as we establish our presence in Texas!
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:
The Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of Linde, Baoli and competitive brands of forklifts and material handling equipment. A background or experience in maintaining Lift Trucks / Forklifts is REQUIRED.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to:
- Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
- Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision
- Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
- Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components
- Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision
- Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
- Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade
- Operate service van in a clean, safe and secure manner following all required safety rules for the job
- Assist with training/mentoring apprentice mechanics through on-the-job training
- Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customer’s sites
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, properly and respectfully representing the company at all times while on the job
- Work across the entire HTX Material Handling footprint to do the right thing for all customers
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines
- Valid Driver’s License (possess and maintain during employment), good driving record
- Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level
- Basic Computer knowledge including use of Personal Computers, Tablets, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Must be fluent in English. Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This technician will be a resident technician at Amazon HOU8 location. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may very probably be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to complete the application without an accommodation.
HTX Material Handling offers 100% paid Health Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance and paid holidays. All our techs are issued Apple iPads and touch screen Laptops to perform their duties. We also provide Industry leading Manufacturer Training towards certification, Company Vehicle for Techs, Tools Insurance, 40 hour work week + Overtime, Uniforms, Safety boots allowance, Cell Phone allowance , Specialty tools and Career Advancement opportunities and unique work environment.
