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Forklift Repair Technician

  2026-04-14     Silver Eagle Distributors     Houston,TX  
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DescriptionShift: Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:45pmPosition Summary:Maintains/diagnoses/repairs off-road equipment, primarily forklifts, scrubbers, walkie-rider lifts, straddle jacks and pallet jacks.Job Duties and Responsibilities:* Trouble shoots and accurately diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.* Determines parts and supplies needed to effectively repair or maintain units and orders through parts procurement process.* Must perform cutting, welding, or grinding to complete repairs.* Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance in a manner that is consistent with company and industry standards to maintain cost efficiency and provide maximum up-time for the warehousing and facility maintenance operations.* Maintains vehicle maintenance files as required by Company standard maintenance protocol.* Immediately repairs or removes from service if any unit does not meet Company or OSHA safety standards in an effort to eliminate exposure to risk or injury.* Must provide all necessary tools and diagnostic equipment needed to efficiently maintain Company off-road equipment.* Must occasionally make repairs at other Company branches or off site.* Must adhere to strict safe working practices, company policies, rules, and regulations. Must correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable.* Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:* High school diploma or GED equivalent* 3-5 years on the job experience as a forklift technician* Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements* In person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required* Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications, definite plus* Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack, electric fork-lift* Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record within MVR policy guidelinesPhysical Requirement:* Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)* Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, truck gear shift* Ability to enter and exit the driver's compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normally available footholds and handholds* Must regularly lift and move up to 100lbs* Pushing/pulling: up to 100lbs force for turning wrenches, pulling out parts* Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to inspect and or wash vehicles* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing* Ability to hear voice commands in areas with a high level of background noise* Ability to demonstrate or learn to safely handle large trucks in a critically safe and precise manner within very constrained and compact areasWorking Conditions:* All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures, cool/cold temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow* Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions* Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes* Work hours will vary daily due to business needsThe Perks:* Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay* A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance* 401(k) with a company match* Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave* Annual tool reimbursement program* Tuition reimbursement program* Career development training* On-site gym facilities* Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the yearPre-Employment Screening:* Drug test and background screen requiredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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