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Fairchild EquipmentPosted 2 weeks ago

Forklift Service Road Technician - Ham Lake, MN

On-siteHam Lake, Minnesota, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium

Job Summary

Accept repair orders, diagnose forklift malfunctions by observing operation, and perform mechanical repairs, reconditioning, or assembly as approved. Coordinate with service staff to obtain customer approvals, provide estimates, and obtain signatures after completing work. Lubricate moving parts, verify conformance by driving repaired trucks, and maintain shop tools and vehicle cleanliness. Record repair details, hour meters, and submit daily service forms via tablet. Promote parts and equipment sales while reporting safety issues immediately.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record
  • CDL may be required
  • 3+ years of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manual, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of an organization
  • Ability to work under little or no supervision
  • Must be able to provide own tools for the job immediately
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Exerting 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 40 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Crouching- bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Crawling- moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Reaching- extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Standing- remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Walking- moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Pushing- using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Pulling- using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Lifting- raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position-to-position
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Grasping- applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Talking- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
  • Frequent physical activity of the position: Hearing- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
  • Occasional physical activity of the position: Climbing- ascending or descending
  • Occasional physical activity of the position: Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium
  • Occasional physical activity of the position: Fingering- perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines
  • The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature
  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
  • The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
  • The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicle, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals
  • The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin; fumes, orders, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  • The worker is occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways
  • The worker may be subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in forklift repair is desired
  • Intermediate maintenance experience is required

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