Heavy Equipment Mechanic Houston Branch

Lonestar Forklift

Summary:

Lonestar Forklift, Houston branch, is seeking qualified technicians with 1-3 years' experience, a valid driver's license, and expertise in LPG and diesel engines. As a skilled technician, you'll diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain forklifts and equipment, focusing on safety and customer collaboration. Additional credentials in areas like industrial electricity and welding are a plus. Join us for a dynamic role where your expertise can shine and make a meaningful impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive to customer sites, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts and other assigned equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures while maintaining positive customer relations.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment according to schedule, established procedures, and cost guidelines at customers' sites.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Maintain Repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Account for all parts, materials, tools, and consumables used as required.
• Drive and work safely in accordance with company and/or customer with company and customer safety rules and procedures always including keeping your work area clean and orderly.
• Developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with assigned customers and co-workers.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in troubleshooting and repair of LPG and diesel-powered forklifts and equipment.
• Valid driver's license including clean motor vehicle record.
• Clean background check and ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as equipment manuals, schematics, work instructions, etc.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Industrial electricity courses, welding, PLC, pneumatic or other mechanic courses extremely desirable
• Advanced knowledge of LPG and diesel-powered engines, power train components, brake, fuel, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Must be self-motivated and well organized.
• Experience in a related field, including maintenance of various lift truck manufacturers, automotive, aviation or military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills is preferred.

Join the Lonestar Forklift team today. Apply by sending your detailed cover letter and resume.  _{Please be sure to include your contact information so we can get in reach you.}