Dock and Door Apprentice

Eastern Lift Truck Co.

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Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Assist lead technician in the installation and repair of overhead doors and dock leveling systems. Learn troubleshooting and repairs on various mechanical and electrical systems.

Eastern Lift Truck Co. is hiring a Dock and Door Technician Apprentice to assist with the installation and repair of overhead doors and dock leveling systems. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to learn about mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. A clean driving record and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds are required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Welding

Fabricating

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Safety Standards

Communication

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Documentation

Dependability

Stability

Height Comfort

Problem Solving

Job Description

Eastern Lift Truck Co. 
Dock and Door Technician Apprentice

Currently, we are seeking a Dock and Door Technician Apprentice in the Allentown, PA area and surrounding locations. We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel! 

This is an entry level position where you can learn the mechanics of overhead doors and dock leveling systems. You will have mentors to guide you through our formal training program, where you will learn how to maintain safety standards and interact with customers. From classroom modules to hands on training, we will prepare you for a career as a Dock and Door Technician! 

Main Duties: 

Assist lead technician in the installation and/or repair of overhead door and dock leveling systems 

Help to resolve issues to customer satisfaction within policy  

Will work to learn troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems pertaining to the operation of overhead doors and dock leveling systems 

Works from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts. Wears PPE and fall protection 

Use of technology (such as tablet & cellphone) for documenting work performed & communication with customers and internal office personnel

Requirements: 

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (preferred, but not required) 

Welding / fabricating experience a plus 

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds 

Clean driving record 

Customer focused 

Dependable, stable work history 

Comfortable with heights

Benefits: 
Potential for company vehicle with fuel card, company cell phone; medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan. 401k with partial company match, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, short- & long-term disability, and basic/supplemental life insurance policies. 

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.? 
Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business.  
At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company.  

Find out more at: www.easternlifttruck.com 
 

“Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets” 

Eastern Lift Truck Co.

Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. was founded in 1971 with a singular but powerful goal: become the best material handling equipment service provider in the industry! As a family-owned business, our core values include loyalty, honesty, respect, and pride in our work. We pursue excellence in all that we do and strive to keep our core values front and center. These values define us and what it means to be a good service provider to our customers. Today, 50+ years since our founding, we are proud to be recognized as one of the premier service providers in the Northeast and one of the most successful dealerships in the United States. Eastern Lift Truck Co. is headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ, and operates more than 20 locations to serve businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Southeastern New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, the "panhandle"​ of West Virginia and our nation's capital, Washington, DC. The Company is involved in the local communities it serves and has been awarded the Yale “Dealer of Excellence,"​ Hyster “Dealer of Distinction, Combilift “Dealer of Excellence,” Material Handling Equipment Distributor Association’s “Most Valuable Partner,” and Steel King's Excalibur Premier Dealer Award.

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