Forklift & Material-Handling Equipment Technician

Shop Technician Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa’s Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling – the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Shop Technician is to inspect, diagnosis and repair of customer’s lift trucks and various material handling equipment. Conduct overall inspection to verify the truck is up to safety standards and perform maintenance, repair, replacement and troubleshooting as well as other duties required per management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics

Inspect the forklift and/or issues that were reported

Repair or replace major system components, including circuit boards and other electrical parts, hydraulic, mechanical, L.P. systems, power steering, transmissions and engines with limited supervision.

Perform engine tune-ups on equipment without supervision

Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner

Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks

Be able to use all special tools properly.

Follows all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies

Verify the equipment is up to safety standards

Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts

Use overhead crane when needed, following safety guidelines

Perform other duties as required per management

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years’ experience working on material handling equipment or heavy industrial equipment

Auto, truck or military repairs experience will be considered

Tech school graduate preferred

Must have mechanic tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans”; (b) “EOE/Disability/Vets”; or (c) “Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.”
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