Forklift Mechanic
Saia Inc. · Memphis, TN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Supports the maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds propane and diesel forklift engines.
- Diagnoses failures and maintains all systems and parts associated with forklifts.
- Uses hydraulic jacks to gain access to the underside of the units for maintenance and repairs.
- Conducts regular inspections of forklifts to identify any issues.
- Performs routine maintenance on forklifts such as oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and battery maintenance.
- Monitors and manages parts inventory levels and supplies needed for maintenance and repairs.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
- Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately review and complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.
Preferred qualifications
- 2 years of forklift mechanic experience.
- Proficiency in diagnostic software.
Work conditions and physical demands
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of tools, parts, and equipment up to 100 pounds.
- Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in tight spaces.
- Ability to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely.
- Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read gauges, manuals, and perform detailed inspections.
- Adequate hearing (with or without aids) to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.
Pay
31.30 - 36.05 per hour, based on experience