Road Mechanic

Road Mechanics (Level II) in the Albany Area

Thompson & Johnson Equipment is a growing third-generation family-owned business that services customers in Upstate NY with locations in Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton and Horseheads. We are the authorized dealer for the #1 and #2 forklift lines in the industry respectively; Toyota and Crown. Our employees have an average tenure of 10+ years. The culture we embody is loyalty, friendliness, teamwork and fun! Voted one of CNY’s Best Places to Work four years in a row.

We offer our employees are wide range of benefits such as:

• Up to $8000 sign on bonus
• FREE Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Paid Vacation/ Sick Time/Holiday
• Life/Accident/Cancer Insurance
• 401K with 50% company match

• $100 Boot allowance
• Rx Safety Glasses Paid Training
• Uniforms/Service Van
• $500 Tool allowance
• $200 Gym membership reimbursement
• Company picnics/parties

Who we are looking for:

Level II Road Mechanics to work on the road, 1st Shift M-F. If you have a positive CAN-DO attitude and are seeking career satisfaction with room to learn and grow, then we have the opportunity for you. As a Road Mechanic, you will diagnose and repair equipment and have the opportunity to be a hero to customers. In addition, you will have access to ongoing training and the opportunity to become a bronze, silver, gold, and platinum certified Technician. Successful Road Technicians become trusted advisors to our customers.

Pay Rate: $26-33 DOE

Some responsibilities include:

• Diagnose problems; operate computer-based diagnostics on material handling equipment
• Project a positive image and Deliver Our Promise
• Ensure proper planned maintenance is performed
• Maintain adequate and accurate parts inventory on van
• Strive to perform service jobs on time the first time
• Utilize parts and service resources to properly repair equipment
• Operate material handling equipment
• Own hand tools and maintain company tools
• Complete work orders punctually and with accuracy

• Attend training and other professional development opportunities to grow skills and knowledge

Qualification Standards Include:

• Minimum of 1-year technical training or experience repairing Earth Moving Equipment, Forklifts, Crane/Boom Trucks, Trash Hauling and Road Paving Equipment, or Automobiles. Equivalent combinations of education/knowledge/experience will be considered.
• Valid clean driver’s license (Road Technician)

• Able to work beyond scheduled works hours and available on-call if needed.
• Able to work independently.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to perform strenuous and heavy work; exert force up to 100 pounds on occasion and frequently handle loads to 50 pounds. Must have the physical stamina to perform continuously with full body motion for climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.

Prerequisites: Profile Assessment, Physical (including eye and hearing) and illegal drug substance testing.

Thompson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, (M/F/D/V)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.