Forklift Mechanic | Service Tech

Forklift Mechanics are the heartbeat of Lift Power and are the major factor in determining how fast they grow as a company. Lift Power is a leading employer for this skill set and value hard work and support, incentivize, retain, and promote their employees. This resource will work independently and in the field, working on customer sites and interact with customers face to face every day.

Salary is commensurate on experience and paid hourly, with overtime pay at 1.5x.

Pay ranges from $18 - $35 an hour with room for negotiation based on experience.

Lift Power is always looking to hire great people at all levels of experience. Asymmetric Talent Solutions has your best interest in mind and will operate complete advocacy of the talent we represent. We will understand and make clear to our client what your needs are and only extend the best possible offer to you ensuring we do what is best for you career and family.

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Worksite:

HQ

6801 Suemac Place

Jacksonville, FL 32254

Hours

• 730-430 M-F
• 40 hours per week goal
• Average weekly overtime is 5 hours
• No weekends
• Technicians have a flexible PTO policy where they often times can plan ahead and take takes off without PTO penalty based on knocking out their 40 hours in less than 5 days

Job Requirements:

• Serves existing and new accounts by diagnosing, servicing and repairing forklift trucks
• Conducting tests and resolving problems
• Establishes service by studying system requirements, ordering and gathering components and parts and completing installations
• Maintains rapport with customers by examining complaints, identifying solutions and suggesting improved methods and techniques
• Keeps personal and company equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance and calling in repairs
• Documents service and installation actions by completing forms, reports and logs

Requirements

• Knowledge of internal combustion engines (Gas, LPG and Diesel)
• Basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics
• Equipment maintenance experience
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Must have a clear motor vehicle report (minimum last 3 years)
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer interaction skills
• Must have or be willing to acquire own tools

Benefits

• Medical/Dental (variety of plans to suit all situations)
• 401 (k) with company match
• Paid Time Off- Negotiable based on experience

Standards are based on tenure:

• 1 week for year 1
• 2 weeks for year 2
• 3 weeks years 3 - 10

Health Savings Account

• 7 major holidays
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Term Life Insurance and Disability Plans
• Additional supplemental benefits elections such as ST/LT disability, critical illness, and accident
• Factory Training - 40hrs/year
• Employee appreciation month
• Christmas bonus
• Various give-a-ways IE tickets to music and sports events, and more
• Tuition reimbursement including tech school tuition for new graduates
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Volunteer Wellness Program
• Company Cell Phone
• Company Vehicle + gas card
• Paid Training
• Annual boot allowance 
• Tool allowance
• Employee referral incentive program

Interview Process

1.     Will meet local Field Service Supervisor in person. Lift Power will cater to your schedule. Depending on schedule and urgency, an initial phone call may be requested prior to a meeting.

2.     Offer! Entails compliance check for background, drug screen, and motor vehicle check. A non-compete may be required, based on experience.

Hiring/Onboarding/Training

• Day 1 come to Jacksonville, FL HQ (paid for)
• HR new hire orientation and lunch with team

First 90 days

• Depending on experience and needed training you will get a company vehicle in this time frame, as early as within the first month.
• Must annually complete Crown quick start training (1 week in Jacksonville, FL and paid for)
• 90-day performance review, annual thereafter

About

https://liftpower.com/about-us/

Lift Power was founded in 1971 as a small privately-owned forklift dealer located in Jacksonville, Florida. Since then, we have expanded to Ocala, Tallahassee, Valdosta, Brunswick, and Savannah and have exponentially grown our product line and service offerings as well as our team with over 150 employees across the Southeast.

Lift Power Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida owned and operated company and has been successfully engaged in the material handling industry for over 50 years. With a focus on serving our community, we strive to make the Lift Power name synonymous with quality products and exceptional service. We are the Southeast’s one stop shop for all warehouse needs.

Lift Power Inc. is a single-source provider of forklifts, warehouse optimization, operation automation, and industrial material handling equipment. Lift Power is equipped to take your distribution center or warehouse to the next level of efficiency and productivity with versatile forklifts, forklift parts, maintenance and repair services, innovative warehouse solutions, and dock & door products. Mobility throughout the warehouse and distribution center contributes to operational savings, which in turn improves customer service, reduces order cycle times, and improves growth rates in terms of sales and revenue.

About the Owner:

Don Hune is the Owner and CEO of Lift Power Inc. After working with Lift Power for 28 years, Don is committed to creating a company culture of excellence and positivity while providing exceptional products and services to our local and global clients in order to see their operations thrive.

The Lift Power Difference

We are a full-service material handling company with multiple departments and job opportunities. We strive to create a workspace that is inclusive and believe there is a place for everyone, whether you are new or experienced in the material handling industry.

Mission

Design, integrate, and support innovative material handling solutions for our customers, while promoting a safe and collaborative culture.

Departments

• Lift Trucks
• Motive Power
• Parts
• Service
• Dock and Door
• Warehouse Solutions

The Numbers

• 23% Service
• 22% New Equipment Sales
• 18% Parts
• 16% Used and Rental Sales
• 12% Warehouse Solutions
• 9% Dock and Door

Jacksonville HQ

6801 Suemac Place

Jacksonville, FL 32254

Savannah

1500 Jimmy Deloach Pkwy Ste #100

Pooler, GA 31322

Other areas of service across the company include Tallahassee, FL, Ocala, FL, Savannah, GA and Valdosta, GA

** Must be 18 years of age or older.