Reference #: 1059
Job Title: Forklift Mechanic
Job Summary: The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the ISI fleet of forklifts. This position requires someone with strong organizational and time management skills, deadline and detail oriented. A successful candidate must have extensive experience as a forklift mechanic with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
Inspects forklift fleet to ensure forklifts are working properly and safely, schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklifts
Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts, mostly gas-powered
Identifies any forklifts that need repairs and removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor
Ensures batteries for electric forklifts are fully charged and replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklifts
Maintains repair log for forklift fleet
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
Maintains vehicle records for services and repairs
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with ISI / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Required Skills/ Abilities:
High School degree required, completion of forklift mechanic's training course required
Minimum of 5 years of related experience as a forklift mechanic
State inspection license preferred
Must have your own tools
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Basic computer skills necessary
Deadline and detail-oriented
Physical Demands
Must be able to complete the essential functions of this position: stand, walk, climb, crouch, stoop, kneel and bend
Occasionally exerting up to 60 pounds of force and lifting up to 50 pounds
Operating tools, performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks
The position is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes
#ZRISI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
