Mechanic

*Northern ToyotaLift *is Vermont’s largest and most successful industrial forklift dealer and we are currently looking for a new addition to our team. While equipment repair experience is a plus it is not a requirement, we have a number of techs that have come from other fields and transitioned into equipment techs very successfully so if you’re looking for a change, we have an opportunity for you to join our fast growing company.

*Position: Shop/Road Technician* (Initial assignment will be as a Shop Technician, with potential transition to a Road Technician role based on business needs.)

*What we offer:*

* In house Training from Toyota Certified instructor
* Competitive Wages and Benefits
* Uniforms and Yearly Boot Allowance
* Strong supportive team environment
* No Nights or weekends
* Potential to be a road technician
* Potential for advancement

*Benefits:*

* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance program
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance

*Position Summary*

The Service Technician diagnoses problems, performs repairs and provides preventative maintenance service on material handling equipment in our shop or at a customer’s site.

*Specific Accountabilities*

- Performs repairs and services on various types of material handling equipment and its components including forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters.

- Performs preventive maintenance and Lift Device Inspection at prescribed intervals of time and repairs on various types of material handling equipment including forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters.

- Sound knowledge of utilizing electronic manuals, use of digital voltage meters and applicable diagnostic software for repairing/servicing of material handling equipment.

- Sound knowledge of electrical/electronic component diagnosis.

- Uses instruction manuals and wiring diagrams to diagnose components, and electrical wiring.

- Ensures work performed is verified and the truck returned to the customer clean and operational.

- Ensures customer work area is clean and free of debris, oil and grease.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

*Qualifications*

*Education & Work Experience*

College diploma and/or completion of a trade school certification or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years’ experience as an auto, forklift, heavy equipment or truck and coach mechanic. A valid driver’s license is required.

Experience repairing Toyota Products preferred.

*Competencies and Skills*

- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of battery and Internal Combustion powered material handling equipment

- Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles

- Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices

- Knowledge of the use of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements

- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

- Customer service oriented

- Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced and changing environment

*Working Conditions*

A Service Technician will work in a variety of environments depending on customer facilities such as a warehouse, shop, parking lot etc. Including varying temperatures and subjected to dust, dirt, grease and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour



Application Question(s):
* Are you comfortable to start as Shop technician and later transition as Road Technician?

Experience:
* heavy duty / forklift repair: 3 years (Preferred)
* Automotive repair: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road