Field Service Technician - Fork Lift

Field Service Technician

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About Us: Florida Lift Systems, Inc. (FLS) has been locally owned and operating in Tampa, Winter Haven, and Orlando, Florida since 1952. FLS is a premier dealer of Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. We succeeded in winning the President’s Club Award for four consecutive years. In our first year of eligibility we were able to obtain this prestigious honor. FLS is also Central Florida’s leading Toyota lift truck dealer. FLS expanded its region to North Florida and Southern Georgia in May 2004 by acquiring Southern States Toyotalift, (SST), also a 2005 President’s Club Award winner. SST is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL with branches in Ocala, Florida, and Valdosta, Macon, and Columbus, Georgia. FLS and affiliates have combined nine entities and employ over 200 people. As a distributor of material handling products and services, the companies represent the finest lines of equipment in the world; Toyota lift trucks, and Linde lift trucks along with Hawker batteries and chargers, C&D batteries, Interlake, Wildeck, Drexel / Bendi, CombiLift, and JCB to name a few.


What you would be doing: Multiple positions are available for both in-house shop technicians and mobile field service technicians. As an employee of this company you have access to a state of the art training program and career potential matched by no others. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding lift trucks, completing pre-delivery inspections, modifying lift truck attachments, maintaining parts inventory and processing required paperwork in a timely manner. Customer service relations and fleet management skills are helpful. Previous forklift experience is preferred, but not required.


Benefits: Florida Lift Systems, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental, life insurance, short-term and long term disability, 401(K), and paid time off. Salary commensurate with documented experience and skills. Scheduled Reviews & Very Competitive Wages, Factory Authorized Toyota Distributor for Industry Leading Products, Safety Shoe Incentive: Reimbursement on ½ of the shoe purchase, 40 Hour Workweek Guaranteed, Potential for over time, Supplied uniforms and work vans that save travel time and fuel costs, Single owner with long term welfare of the employees in mind, Optional Benefits: Tool Incentive on ½ of tool purchases, Paid Vacation: plus 7 paid holidays per year and 6 PTO days per year.

Florida Lift Systems, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Shift: 7am-3:30pm & half-hour lunch

Pay Rate: $10-25 per hour depending on experience
REQUIREMENTS


What we look for: Ideal candidates must have a minimum of two years vocational training and/or forklift repair experience. Other related experience can pertain to automotive, farm equipment, heavy industrial vehicles, or scissor lifts. Excellent skills in electronics, mechanics, and hydraulics are required. Candidates must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and a basic set of hand tools. Additional Skills: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Oral Communications Skills

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