Cox

Cox

Sr. Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer

Houston TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$38k-$48kDetected 60 days ago
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role

  • This technician will be a high-level field resource with strong electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
  • The ideal candidate has hands-on experience servicing forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment, and can work independently while maintaining strong documentation, safety, and customer-service standards.
  • They will be Fixing Forklifts as regular tech, onboarding new forklift technician, conduct Forklift training for all forklift technicians, as needed

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe, organized mobile work environment and follow all company and client safety requirements.
  • Support junior technicians with troubleshooting, repair guidance, and technical coaching as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field.
  • The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years' experience
  • or 7 years' experience in a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, batteries/chargers, diesel engines, brakes, and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, service manuals, and diagnostic information.
  • Ability to work independently in a mobile or field-service environment.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment as required for the role.
  • If you have any questions or to connect with a recruiter while your application is being reviewed, please Text DFS3 to 317-597-8130 ***
  • Maintain required tools, certifications, and ongoing technical training.

Nice to have

  • Forklift, material-handling, or manufacturer certifications.
  • Experience with Raymond, Hyster, Yale, Toyota, Crown, or similar equipment.
  • ASE certifications.
  • CDL or experience servicing commercial vehicles.
  • Experience using mobile work-order, fleet-management, or maintenance software.
  • This position offers production ‑ based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed.
  • Technical training is provided to advance your career.
  • Dedicated career path - 'Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within'.

Compensation

  • This position offers production ‑ based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed.

Benefits

  • Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
  • of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
  • For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
  • Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
  • EOE, including disability/vets

Company info

  • Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
  • Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars.
  • Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.
  • Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
  • Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
  • No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
  • Cox Automotive - USA
  • Job Family Group
  • Vehicle Operations

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

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