Our Employee Spotlight for June is forklift technician Jesse Miller. Jesse lives in Plains, where his neighbors are friendly and helpful. His girlfriend is April, and together, they share two dogs: a Brittany Spaniel named Colt and a teacup Chihuahua named Spike. In his spare time, he likes hunting and racing motocross.

AL: How long have you been with Action Lift?

I am now in my 4th year with Action Lift.

AL: Briefly, what does your job entail?

My job entails diagnosing and repairing electric and IC material handling and aerial equipment.

AL: Who inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

My dad has been a diesel and heavy equipment mechanic for over 30 years, which inspired me to enter the mechanical field.

AL: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I plan to further my career at Action Lift.

AL: What best advice can you give someone who just started their career?

Don't be afraid to ask questions; that is the best advice I can give. It is so much easier to take 5 minutes to ask a question than to perform a task incorrectly or unsafely.

AL: What are the most demanding challenges you've had at work? How did you overcome them?

 In-depth electrical diagnostics are the most challenging tasks, but they are also the tasks I enjoy most. The more complex the job, the easier it is for me to put my mind to it and push to accomplish the goal.

AL: When you are at work, how do you motivate yourself?

I enjoy being a mechanic and take great pride in my work, so motivation comes naturally.

AL: Regarding successes, which accomplishments are you most proud of?

My biggest accomplishment is my knowledge of the mechanical field, which I gained early in life. I can go from working on forklifts to over-the-road trucks, dirt bikes, and even race cars.

AL: What's your secret talent no one knows about?

Actually, I am good at cooking.

AL: How have you grown professionally while on our team?

Being able to complete repairs in the field where you don't necessarily have all the resources you would have in a shop setting.

AL: Tell me something about you that most people don't know.

I never had a job that wasn't in the mechanical field.

Thanks for sharing, Jesse!

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