Mobile Light/Medium Forklift Mechanic

DUTIES

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Travel to and perform work at customer location, with most of the work performed outside.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (“PM”), DOT Inspections and follow up repairs on light and medium vehicles in the field.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, as well as some Diesel tools, lifts, and jacks.
• Perform minor adjustment and repairs on various types of customer vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic) etc.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of vehicles, trucks, and equipment including, but not limited to the following: Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems, Fan clutches, Engine electronics, Diesel steering systems, Engines (gas only), Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials, etc.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as scanners and pressure gauges.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Independently determining parts required for each job, ordering, and picking up the parts for installation.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely fashion, as applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Communicate with support team in corporate offices to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers and/or discuss RO findings notes.
• Participate and complete all-in company required safety training.
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Unexpired Forklift Certification required.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Forklift Technician on light/medium vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.
• Two (2) years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.
• Participate in and complete all-in company required training.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring, which may include performing repetitive tasks.
• Communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
• Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.