Forklift Mechanic

Position Summary

Diesel Truck/Tractor, Trailer and forklift mechanic providing maintenance for MEI fleet of forklifts (6k lb. to Versa Lift 60/80k) Peterbilt and KW tractors and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years proven fleet mechanic experience (Heavy Equipment and Vehicles)
• Minimum of 1 year of intermediate skills working in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• Construction industry experience
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, hand, power, and pneumatic tools
• Rigging experience

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The General Foreman is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration, and high levels of noise.

Additional Requirements

• Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in your work and in the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.