Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of powered industrial forklifts (gas, electric, or propane) and other company and warehouse mobile equipment
• Inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time or usage or because of breakdown or malfunction
• Immediately remove any potentially dangerous equipment from service
• Inspect, test, and align lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls
• Disassemble, inspect, and replace worn or broken parts
• Grind and fit parts as required to maintain or overhaul motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes and wheels, lifts, hoists, and hydraulic systems
• Test drive repaired equipment before turning over to operators
• Change batteries or propane tanks as determined by vehicle design
• Charge batteries and maintain battery fluid at prescribed level
• Clean battery connectors
• Stores empty propane tanks safely in outside storage cage
• Maintain records of vehicle maintenance and parts usage
• May repaint vehicles
• Work with electrician on complex electrical problems on truck
• May assist in loading/unloading propane tanks from outside supplier's truck
• Order repair parts from stores department or designated outside suppliers
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment noted and corrective action taken
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of minor forklift equipment repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Must 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
• Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent work experience
• Certified to operate a forklift
• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing forklifts
• Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
• Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
• Active driver's license in good standing

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