Are you mechanically inclined, motivated, and ready to take ownership of your work? Put your skills to the test in a rewarding career where your expertise keeps businesses moving.
As a Forklift Service Technician, you’ll ensure equipment is safe and reliable by performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, and checking for structural integrity - all while supporting our customer onsite in Montgomery, IL and collaborating with our Peoria branch. If you’re ready for a career that values your expertise, initiative, and commitment to quality, apply today and join a team that treats you like family.
Why HODGE
At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That’s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:
- Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.
- Great Benefits: We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more!
- Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded!
- Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.
- Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.
- Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.
What You'll Do
- Preventative Maintenance: Deliver scheduled PM services to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Onsite Service: Perform repairs and maintenance at customer sites, ensuring timely and professional service.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Utilize computer-based diagnostic tools to identify and resolve complex issues on forklifts and related equipment.
- Order Management: Track purchase orders accurately for parts and reimbursement purposes, maintaining clear documentation.
- Customer Collaboration: Communicate effectively with the sales and service teams, as well as customers to understand needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.
- Equipment Operation: Operate all company equipment safely and efficiently, demonstrating care and responsibility.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve service processes, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Technology Adaptation: Stay current with evolving technology, tools, and best practices in material handling equipment maintenance.
- Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.
- Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.
What You Need
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills with experience in hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with computer-based diagnostic tools and technology.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and PPE requirements.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or vocational training in mechanics is a plus.
Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE.
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