Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Full Benefits!

401k with company match

Paid sick days and paid holidays

Medical - employer pays 100% of employee premium

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Paid weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

To maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of powered industrial forklifts (gas, electric, or propane) and other company and warehouse mobile equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time or usage or because of breakdown or malfunction. Immediately removes from service any potentially dangerous equipment.

2. Inspects, tests, and aligns lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls.

3. Disassembles, inspects, and replaces worn or broken parts. Grinds and fits parts as required to maintain or overhaul motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes and wheels, lifts, hoists, and hydraulic systems.

4. Test drives repaired equipment before turning over to operators.

5. Changes batteries or propane tanks as determined by vehicle design. Charges batteries and maintains battery fluid at prescribed level. Cleans battery connectors. Stores empty propane tanks safely in outside storage cage.

6. Maintains records of vehicle maintenance and parts usage. Orders repair parts from stores department or designated outside suppliers.

7. Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment noted and corrective action taken.

8. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May repaint vehicles.

2. Works with electrician on complex electrical problems on truck.

3. May assist in loading/unloading propane tanks from outside supplier's truck.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of minor forklift equipment repair and maintenance, as well as;

Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.

Certified to operate a forklift.

Minimum 3 years of experience repairing forklifts

Satisfactory work record, including attendance

Must be able to wear protective equipment such as goggles, face shield, gloves, and work apron.

Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 50 pounds) or working in awkward positions or lying on back on auto mechanic's "creeper," working beneath truck.

Close mental and visual effort.

Perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work.

Operate a two-way radio and telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Overtime

Experience:

Mechanical Knowledge: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locationsCompany Description