Service Technician **HODGE** 1 Positions ID: 3042 Posted On 01/08/2025 **Job Overview** Join our Material Handling team as a Forklift Service Technician and put your mechanical skills to use in a rewarding career with HODGE. We believe success comes from treating people like family. It's critical that our employees and customers have equipment in safe working order. This position will involve maintenance or repair work with hydraulic systems, maintaining electrical, troubleshooting and checking for structural problems. In addition, you may be responsible for maintaining battery charging stations, driving to customer/vendor locations to pick up parts and supplies, and recording works orders to track history and maintenance or equipment. **Why HODGE** + Competitive wages! + We protect our work family by working safely. We protect ourselves by following safety policies like wearing PPE, looking out for potential safety hazards, and speaking up when something isn't right. We do this because we all have people (and maybe even pets) waiting for us to come home. + We are ambitious! We do Whatever It Takes to achieve great things together. + We understand and encourage the mindful prioritization between career, health, family, and spiritual life. + Benefit highlights for eligible employees include paid time off, 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, lifestyle rewards program, wellness program, and more! **What You'll Do** + Provide preventative maintenance (PM) services for customers’ equipment + Provide services at customer sites as required + Run computer-based diagnostics on forklifts and other products + Track purchase orders for reimbursement purposes + Communicate with sales team to discover customer needs + Comply with all OSHA and site-specific safety & PPE requirements + Operate all company equipment in a safe and efficient manner + Work toward continuous improvement + Stay current with changing technology + Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures **What You Need** _Required:_ + High School Diploma, GED or continuing education + Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Tools) _Preferred:_ + College degree and/or continuing education + Previous customer service experience + Previous experience as Forklift Service Technician or Automotive Mechanic The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. HODGE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. **_Your future starts here! Apply today!_** **\#IND123** Primary Contact 94215 Anna Kirk Recruiting Specialist, Human Resources 563-235-8130 Phone Phone Phone Fax akirk@hodgecompany.com Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Shipping/Warehousing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 503 Job REQ # 3042 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250108 End Date 20250224 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II Engineering Services and Products Company **Share this Job** HODGE **About the Company** Hodge is a performance-driven logistics and material handling company that delivers an efficient way to approach the many layers of the supply chain. From the strategy, down to execution, Hodge provides the products, people and solutions that allows companies to optimize their supply chains. We combine 60 years of warehousing and distribution management experience as a third-party logistics provider with our knowledge as a material handling equipment dealer to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions for our customers. From finding and planning your warehouse space to be the most effective and efficient for your needs, to supplying you with and servicing the best equipment available, to the management of materials from point A to point B, and everything in between, Hodge provides solutions at every phase of your operation and supply chain. Headquartered in Dubuque, IA, Hodge brings to the table nearly 6 decades of industry experience, nearly 800 dedicated employees, operating in 24 locations across 5 states. We bring ideas to life by delivering smart, honest service and an ironclad commitment to helping our customers achieve their goals. Take a look at Hodge and you’ll find a growing, dynamic company in an industry that’s ever-changing. If you’ve got a _Whatever It Takes_ mentality, you’ve found your place at Hodge - Join us today!