We are in the industrial equipment industry, selling and servicing forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms and indoor warehouse equipment (racking, mezzanines, modular offices, etc.) for businesses in the Columbus area. We work with over 50 partnered companies to deliver our customers the best products and superior service in the industry. That's why our technicians hold a lot of value to our business since they interact with our customers first hand on a daily basis. Our benefits include a full health, dental, vision and disability plan that is one of the most competitive amongst employers today. At Hy-Tek we are employee-owned. This means it is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership) and that part of our benefits include our employees receiving stock in our company each year which values over $15,000 per year.

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the forklift technician position is to provide maintenance service on lift trucks and various material handling equipment at customer locations. The main objective is to troubleshoot, repair and maintain units at our customer locations. Other responsibilities will require communication with service support staff to determine the next steps for completing repairs.

Job Duties:

• Travel 80% of the time or more within a 50-mile radius from the technician’s home
• Change oil on vehicles; preventative maintenance on all equipment; assess and repair damages and mechanical problems on lift trucks
• Provide lift truck maintenance services at customer locations
• Communicate with customers about needed repairs and provide information to them about any further maintenance needs
• Accurately complete paperwork such as work orders, time cards or support information and turn in on a timely basis each week
• Maintain personal workspace, follow safety and cleanliness requirements as outlined by our company policy
• Other duties as assigned

Shifts/Hours:

• Full-Time positions are available for 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift.

Benefits:

• Competitive Total Compensation
• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Hy-Tek today is owned by its employees.
• Health, Vision, Dental and Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Free Training
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• High School Diploma or vocational education in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance, or equivalent experience. 
• Should have at least 6 months experience servicing forklifts.
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, AC drives and 3 axis machines a plus
• Must have the ability to continuously lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Must be able to operate forklifts
• Will frequently be exposed to moderate to loud noise levels; must have the ability to hear normal sounds with continuous background noise
• May occasionally work in wet or colder environments

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.