Lift Truck Maintenance Technician, PM, Ind. Maint. - Atlanta

Requisition Number

28590BR

Description

Lift Truck Maintenance Technicians diagnose and perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on a variety of powered industrial equipment, including Publix's lift trucks which are also commonly known as forklifts. They use hand tools as well as computerized testing equipment in order to locate and repair problems. The Technicians read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. To perform preventive maintenance, they routinely check items such as hydraulic fluid levels, tire pressure, the condition of the forks, drive control, steering and the brakes. Furthermore, they use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to generate and process the maintenance repairs performed.

One of the following positions is available: Lift Truck Technician Class A, B, or C.

The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.

Department

Distribution Maintenance

Required Qualifications

be at least 18 years old (or at least 19 years old for positions in Alabama

ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time

ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds

ability to obtain certification and operate powered industrial equipment

ability to read, write, and solve math problems

successfully complete the following tests (before his or her start date in the position)

Computation

Following Written Directions

Space Visualization

Mechanical Aptitude

ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions

ability to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, lift, reach, push, and pull

ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance-management system

ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties

ability to work with little or no supervision

ability to work in a fast-paced environment

strong problem-solving skills

willingness and ability to advance

safe work habits

self-motivated individual

Preferred Qualifications

current Industrial Maintenance associate

have mechanical and diagnostic knowledge of powered industrial equipment, as well as, knowledge of circuits and operational sequence of components

ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics, and technical manuals

experience maintaining powered industrial trucks (electric powered forklifts)

working knowledge of hydraulic systems

working knowledge of D.C. voltage circuits and operational sequence of components

Hours of Work

3:00pm – 1:30am; Rotating days of the week

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Minimum Base Pay

22.40

Maximum Base Pay

40.10

Potential Annual Base Pay

43,992 - 78,728

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Other Compensation Information

Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Benefits Information

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Address

445 Hurricane Trail

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

* Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

Facility

Atl Distribution Center (General Mdse/Dry Grocery/HV/LV Whse) B002