- Salary
- $35 – $40/hr
- Location
- Devens, MA
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Job Summary
The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks used throughout our facilities.
Essential Functions
- Will travel to different locations throughout Maine as needed.
- Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
- Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
- Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
- Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
- Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
- Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
- Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
- Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
- Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities
- Will train if some experience or knowledge.
- Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
- Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
- Excellent mechanical repair skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to safely operate lift trucks.
- Technical degree or previous experience preferred.
- Have your own basic tool set.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically capable of accessing all parts of the forklift truck needing repairs or maintenance, either by kneeling or lying on back.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Skills
Forklift
