Forklift Technician- Senior

About the role

The contractor will be responsible for the proper repair and maintenance for a large fleet of forklifts and related equipment of various brands (predominately Raymond).

Responsibilities

• Schedules, prioritizes, inspects, and repairs forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts
• Determines, within prescribed value range, when a major component/assembly is to be repaired, rebuilt, replaced or discarded
• Assists with the purchasing of parts and services
• Maintains fleet and training vehicles; prepares written estimates on cost and labor time for corrective repairs
• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
• Independently performs corrective maintenance and repairs to the fleet
• Informs government focal point if a task cannot be safely performed alone
• Inspects, diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs
• Repairs all assigned forklifts and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components
• Performs oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, charge and repair batteries and trouble-shoot problems
• Ensures hydraulic lines/hoses are optimal
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check
• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work
• Responds to emails and telephone calls
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor regarding forklift and equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of forklift maintenance
• Education: High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified in the safe operation of forklifts by the Sponsor within 30-days of commencing work and every 24-months as required
• Certified maintenance on Raymond brand forklifts
• Other pertinent forklift maintenance certifications

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the operating systems used in forklifts and associated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Extensive knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of forklifts and equipment
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems
• Considerable knowledge of the full range of tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of forklifts
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience diagnosing complex mechanical and related malfunctions
• Expertise in reading technical manuals, references and specifications and service and recall bulletins
• Written communication skills necessary to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms
• Expertise in how to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office Suite
• Adaptability to prioritize and schedule multiple work requirements
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Representational skills necessary to interact with outside vendors
• Working knowledge of diesel, gas, and electric mechanics
• Experience welding simple parts

Knowledge and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the operating systems used in forklifts and associated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Extensive knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of forklifts and equipment
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems
• Considerable knowledge of the full range of tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of forklifts
• Extensive knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of forklifts and equipment
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems
• Considerable knowledge of the full range of tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of forklifts

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retailer benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details: US: $32.00 - $45.00/hourly

Schedule

Compensation Details: US: $32.00 - $45.00/hourly