by Heather Oldham, on July 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Welcome back to our Employee Spotlight series! Today, we're proud to introduce Jose Angel. Jose is one of our newer team members working at the Pasco branch. He's a dedicated self-starter with a deep love of all things mechanical. Read on to learn more about Jose, his need for speed, and what makes him an outstanding addition to the Mid Columbia Forklift family.
How Long Have You Worked at Mid Columbia Forklift’s Pasco Branch?
I have been with Midco for two and a half years.
How Many Years Do You Have of Technical Experience?
I have over three years of experience.
How Did You Get Started as a Forklift Technician?
I was given the opportunity to learn at First Fruits Farms.
What Do You Like About Your Job? Any Fun Facts?
I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together.
How Is Mid Columbia Forklift Different From Other Places You’ve Worked?
Midco requires you to be a full-on technician, whereas my last job was basic maintenance.
Tell Us About a Professional Achievement You Feel Especially Proud Of.
Getting my Toyota Master Technician Bronze certification. I thought I would never get it. It is an achievement that I’m very proud of.
What Do You Do with Your Free Time?
My free time consists of working on jobs outside of work. It gives me more time to learn new things.
What Is Your Favorite Local Sports Team, Local Bar, or Restaurant?
I'm a huge fan of Mexican food. If they have Mexican food, I will give it a try.
Anything Else You’d Like People To Know About You?
I enjoy speed. If it goes fast, I'm down for the excitement and experience—the faster, the better. I guess I'm a thrill seeker.
Always Improving
It's clear to anyone who meets Jose that his passion for all things mechanical drives him to constantly improve his technical skills. That attitude is what makes him such an impressive technician and team member. In addition to outstanding skills and knowledge, he embodies the growth mindset we look for in every Mid Columbia Forklift family member. So, if you are passionate about improvement and want to bring your best to every service call, join our family of best-in-class technicians. Apply online or browse all of our available positions on our Careers page.
Auburn 253-854-5438
Pasco 509-547-7413
Wenatchee 509-663-9009
Yakima 509-457-5137
Further Reading
Tune Up Your Career: Become a Forklift Technician
Technician Spotlight: Alfredo Serrano
Forklift Technician Spotlight: Randy Evans
