Job description
Full-Time Entry Level Forklift Technician/Equipment Delivery Driver needed for a locally owned forklift/heavy equipment dealership in Pearland, Texas. Best candidates will possess Mechanical skills and previous experience using basic hand tools.
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics/abilities:
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivated
- Ability to take direction from others
- Ability to work on assignments independently
- Ability to lift heavy items (using proper body mechanics)
- Ability to stand at length
- Ability to climb on and off of forklifts/heavy equipment
- Ability to safely operate forklifts/heavy equipment in and around the shop
- History of employment longevity
- Low absenteeism
- Mechanical aptitude - One year experience in mechanics preferred
- Ability to understand and use basic hand tools
- Working knowledge and experience working with basic tools
- Excellent driving record
- Experience driving a trailer and securing loads
- Positive attitude
- Team player - ability to get along well with others
- Valid Texas Driver's License
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Clean/Make-ready forklifts/heavy equipment
- Basic/Entry-level maintenance of forklifts/heavy equipment
- Parts running
- Equipment delivery - truck/trailer
- Facility maintenance
- Assist Service Technicians as needed
- Moving equipment from one place to another
- General yard clean-up
- Lifting
- Standing
- Working indoors & outdoors
We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Qualified applicants will be required to pass the following pre-employment screens:
- Drug/Alcohol test
- Criminal background check (Federal & County)
- Motor Vehicle check
If you are a hard-working, mechanically inclined person who is looking for an entry-level position where you can learn and grow and become part of an awesome team, then you will want to apply for this position. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
- Must Possess a Valid Driver's License
- Must successfully pass Drug/Alcohol, Motor Vehicle Record, Criminal Background screenings
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
Application Question(s):
- Must be willing to undergo DRUG/ALCOHOL, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD screenings.
- Must have experience driving a truck/trailer and securing loads.
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person