Service Technician

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Summary The Service Technician is responsible for performing periodic maintenance, repair, replacement and troubleshooting on various models of material handling equipment. You'll also be expected to identify additional safety, mechanical and other items in need of repair when working on the equipment. *Experience with electric forklift/electric batteries is a must!!!* Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Inspect, service, and repair forklifts, electric forklifts, electric batteries · Disassemble, overhaul, repair and reassemble engine, transmission, differential, clutch, brake, electrical system, fuel system, and any other part related to material handling equipment · Perform scheduled equipment service ranging from minor to major service and everything inbetween · Use all tools of the trade, including precision instruments, welding equipment, shop machines, overhead hoists and power tools in making adjustments and repairs · Complete accurately all required internal and customer driven paperwork, including work orders, safety inspections, timesheets · Ensure company equipment and tools comply with safety and cleanliness standards · Demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills · Own and maintain up to date tools of the trade Educational Requirements: · Relevant experience is a must, especially working with forklifts. Experience is valued over education with this position · High School diploma or equivalent · Basic computer skills would be nice Physical Requirements: must be able to meet the following physical demands · Walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, kneel, twist.. you know, typical human movement · Lifting requirement to a maximum of 75 lbs. or the equivalent of two large sacks of wet rice · Power grasping Other Requirements: · Valid California driver's license/good driving record, doesn't have to be outstanding, but above average · Ability to work independently · Good Communication and Customer Service Skills, not as common as you may think Experience: - Mechanical knowledge: 3 years working experience as technician/mechanic - 2 Years working experience as Forklift Mechanic/Technician Nice to haves: - ASE certifications - Technical school certificate of completion Work Location: - Onsite, of course. Hiring in multiple locations in the Bay Area Take the next step in your career and APPLY NOW!! Contact me directly at All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.