Field Truck & Trailer Mechanic/Technician

Founded in 1967, Toyota Lift Northwest is dedicated to providing fully integrated material handling solutions to businesses across the Pacific Northwest the best in material handling equipment and support.  Our services include new and used equipment sales, rentals, equipment service and parts, storage and automation, training and more.

When you join our team, you take on the mission to approach every customer interaction with respect, honesty, and transparency. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations every single time.  You’ll commit to utilizing the 5S methodology (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke) to improve the workplace.

In return, we will welcome you into a supportive and friendly workplace dedicated to your professional development. You’ll have access to the latest training materials from Toyota Material Handling as well as the equipment and technology you need to be successful. We offer competitive pay and top tier benefits

Your Job:

Truck & Trailer Mechanic/Technicians have constant interaction with customers. You are a front-line employee and must always represent TLNW in a professional manner and take ownership of your work.

Your Responsibilities:
Job requirements may include the following where applicable:

• Troubleshoot problems on trailers
• Perform repairs on trailers using hand and power tools
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance
• Perform DOT inspections
• Repair lift gates, refer units, and brakes
• Always protects the TLNW organization reputation and values
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Skills /Qualifications:

• High School Diploma. (required)
• Previous mechanical experience or technical school
• One plus years in trailer repairs
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized with ability to shift priorities in a changing environment.
  (required).

• Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record
• Professionalism and diplomacy to approach others and manage emotional or ambiguous situations with clarity and self-control

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Truck & Trailer Mechanic/Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require sitting for long periods of time working in front of the computer, physically lifting and moving up to 75lbs. (on occasion), walk on concrete floors with the ability to use full range body motion for climbing, pushing, lifting, and reaching. 

Complete employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening (required)

Shifts: M – F: 7:00 am– 5:00 pm (hours may vary due to workload)

Reports to:                  Truck & Trailer Field Supervisor
Position Class:            Non-Exempt/Hourly
Position Location:      Kent, WA

Toyota Lift NW is an equal opportunity employer, and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. TLNW is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. TLNW will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.