Forklift Technician

Job Summary

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification: Valid state driver's license.

Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience required as a Mechanic

Skills: Mechanical

· Ability to operate material handling equipment.

· Ability to operate any other related power equipment.

· Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects

· Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles

· Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency

· Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools

· Repair and replace damaged or worn parts

· Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems

· Read and understand operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and wiring schematics

· Examine parts for damage or excessive wear

· Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools

· Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace sub-assemblies, such as transmissions and engines

· Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications

· Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices

· Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.

· Adjust and maintain machinery, using control and regulating devices.

· Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.

· Must be familiar with OSHA regulations regarding the operation of a forklift, clamp

truck, and all other related power equipment.

· Must possess the ability to be focused on observing proper operating procedures and

safety practices.

· Must possess the ability to carry heavy objects, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to be able to

move certain materials that cannot be moved with power equipment.

· Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures dependent on weather.

· Must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/or loud noises.

· Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.

· Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

· Must provide excellent written skills.

Job Requirements

· Attention to Detail - The job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing

work tasks.

· Dependability - The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling

obligations.

· Initiative - The job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

· Integrity - The job requires being honest and ethical.

· Analytical Thinking - The job requires analyzing information and using logic to address

work-related issues and problems.

· Persistence - The job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

· Independence - A job requires developing one's ways of doing things, guiding oneself

with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

· Achievement/Effort - The job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging

achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

· Cooperation - The job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

· Innovation - The job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and

answers to work-related problems.

· Stress Tolerance - The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively

with high-stress situations.

· Adaptability/Flexibility - The job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to

considerable variety in the workplace.

· Self-Control - The job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,

controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Johnson City, TN 37601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, TN 37601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person