Service Technician- Bend, OR Area Resident

About the Organization

Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1971, North West Handling Systems, Inc. is a full line material handling equipment distributor with full branch operations in Seattle, Anchorage, Yakima, Spokane, Portland, Olympia, and Albany. Providing the best material handling service in the country, NWHS is a recognized leader in the industry.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Req Number: SER-25-00010

Category: Service Technician

Location: North West Handling Systems, Inc. Albany Branch

Position: Service Technician

Description:

• Servicing the Bend, Oregon Territory; person must live in the same area.
• Repairs/replaces virtually any component on lift trucks.
• Troubleshoots and/or diagnoses lift truck to determine fault/failure or extent of malfunction/damage.
• Crawls under equipment to gain access to mechanical components located beneath lift truck.
• Removes faulty components using assortment of hand tools, pneumatic tools, lift truck jacks, and hoists.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts/components for wear.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty components/assemblies.
• Repair and service electrical systems.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds brake systems.
• Reads display for fault codes.
• Downloads software updates.
• Replaces and adjusts lights, and installs and repairs accessories as required.
• Tests and adjusts repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Performs routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrication and tune-ups.
• Test drives forklifts and tests components and systems.
• Performs pre-delivery inspections and assembly of new forklifts as required.

Full Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flex Plan, and Short Term Disability.

STARTING PAY: $27.00/HOUR DOE

***$1,500 Signing Bonus once new hire has completed 12 months of employment***

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Position Requirements:

• Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate with customers and management.
• 24 months experience in a related industry is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must supply own tools.
• MS Office products experience is a plus.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with customers.
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction.
• Forklift Certification.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must pass Background Check and DOT/Drug Tests.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Open Date: 4/21/2025

This position is currently accepting applications.