Description: In House Service Technician

Job Overview

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

1415 Meadow Craft Rd., Birmingham, AL 35233.

• Perform shop repairs and troubleshooting of articulating cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, bucket trucks, platforms, conveyors, trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance per customer schedule, annual DOT inspections and warranty service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs during working and non-working hours.
• Able to communicate mechanical issues and needed repairs to shop manager.
• Responsible for service documentation in a timely manner that includes estimates, work order authorization, ordering and recording parts, labor, and inventory documentation.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work areas.

• High School diploma or GED required. 3 years mechanical experience or training with emphasis in the area of articulating cranes and forklifts. Strong proficiency in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, troubleshooting diagnostics and welding.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows applications.
• Proven ability to work independently, to take initiative and be resourceful.
• Must be able sit, stand, bend, squat, crouch, reach and lift 75lbs+ for extended periods of time.
• Subject to inside/outside conditions, noise, vibrations, oils, & hazards.
• Supply own hand tools. Palfinger proprietary tools will be provided.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
• Paid company holidays and paid personal time off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.