Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works' customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.
Job Summary:
The Scheduled Maintenance / Mechanic Trainee reports directly to the Service Center Manager but works under the immediate supervision of a Field Service Mechanic (FSM) assigned to perform repair and maintenance of material handling equipment. The incumbent will assist the FSM with major repairs to customer equipment. The incumbent will also assist in any tasks such as dismantling, overhauling, and assembling equipment and machinery. The incumbent will work with the FSM in any way that will allow the FSM to perform repairs more efficiently.
The incumbent will assist in providing the Service Center Manager information such as the name of the customer, description of machine, nature of malfunction, time involved in working, driving, waiting, and mileage so that proper accounts may be charged, and proper billing is made.
In all duties, the Scheduled Maintenance / Mechanic Trainee will promote and enhance the company's image by maintaining a neat personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition. The incumbent will be courteous to the customer and the customer's employees and the incumbent's work habits will include initiative and a positive attitude.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Schedule maintenance responsibilities to include complete lube changes, oil changes, filter services, and brake adjustments, as follows:
Coolant system maintenance includes draining and refilling.
Check all vehicle fluids and make general repairs when necessary.
Check oil levels, as well as status of tires, air filters, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, and engine coolant.
Change worn out or broken belts, hoses, spark plugs or windshield wiper blades.
Maintain record of all maintenance performed.
Clean and maintain work area as needed.
As time permits, accompany field service mechanics to job sites as a trainee and to learn as much as possible with the future prospect of becoming a Field Service Mechanic.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must meet physical demands of job which includes stooping, bending, climbing, twisting, and capability of lift up to 50 lbs or occasionally 60 lbs.
Must have natural mechanical abilities. Mechanical work experience or training preferable.
Valid driver's license and good driving record to be insurable by corporate insurance carrier.
Education and Experience:
High School graduate or GED.
Benefits:
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Vacation
10 Holidays
401K
Life Insurance
SSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration for Employment Without Regard to Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Disability, National Origin, or Status as a Protected Veteran
Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Scheduled Maintenace /Mechanic Trainee Division Sudden Service, Inc Close Date Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Mark Fowler Req Number MAN-24-00041 Open Date 10/30/2024 Location SSI-Albany About the Organization Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927. This position is currently accepting applications.
