Lonestar Forklift is a well-established and customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with 25 years of success and eight locations throughout Texas. We offer new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive solutions for unique business needs.
With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.
The Opportunity
Lonestar Forklift is looking for a Preventative Maintenance Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking, planning, and identifying machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Preventative Maintenance Technician for Lonestar, your key responsibilities will include:
- Performing planned mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery for our customers
- Collaborating with the Shop Lead, Shop Coordinator, Service Manager, or Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs
- Actively communicating with the Field Dispatcher following service jobs
- Communicating with the Parts department via phone or email to ensure parts are ordered as needed; tracking and following up on parts for ongoing jobs
- Reviewing and discussing job details with customers before and after completing service jobs, including providing recommendations on additional repair opportunities
- Accurately identifying estimated labor times
- Seeking out additional repair opportunities on retail jobs
- Completing work order forms and warranty paperwork as required
- Adhering to the Lonestar Safety Program
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Prior experience in comparable role and in a related industry
- Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel to customer sites in the region
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills for mechanical and technical concepts
- A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Benefits & Perks
Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:
- Company paid medical health care plan and Dental plan for you and your dependents
- Extended health plan
- Vision plan and prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance
- Sick leave plan
- Employee assistance programs
- 401K matching
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Certified training programs
This is an onsite role based in Austin, Texas.
Lonestar Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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