Forklift Mechanic

BIAGI BROS INC•Sonoma, CA

4d•$29 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of all types of powered industrial forklifts (gas, electric, or propane) and other company and warehouse mobile equipment. The position involves inspecting and testing equipment, removing potentially dangerous equipment from service, and performing various repair tasks on electrical systems, motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes, wheels, lifts, hoists, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic will also be responsible for test driving repaired equipment, managing battery charging and propane tank handling, maintaining maintenance records, and potentially repainting vehicles. Collaboration with electricians on complex electrical issues and ordering repair parts are also key aspects of the role. Punctuality, regular attendance, and other duties as assigned by management are mandatory.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent work experience
Certified to operate a forklift
Minimum 3 years of experience repairing forklifts
Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
Active driver’s license in good standing
Knowledge of minor forklift equipment repair and maintenance
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
Must wear protective equipment such as goggles, face shield, gloves, and work apron
Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 50 pounds) or working in awkward positions or lying on back on auto mechanic's "creeper," working beneath truck
Close mental and visual effort
Perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work
Operate a two-way radio and telephone
Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of powered industrial forklifts (gas, electric, or propane) and other company and warehouse mobile equipment
Inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time or usage or because of breakdown or malfunction
Immediately remove any potentially dangerous equipment from service
Inspect, test, and align lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls
Disassemble, inspect, and replace worn or broken parts
Grind and fit parts as required to maintain or overhaul motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes and wheels, lifts, hoists, and hydraulic systems
Test drive repaired equipment before turning over to operators
Change batteries or propane tanks as determined by vehicle design
Charge batteries and maintain battery fluid at prescribed level
Clean battery connectors
Stores empty propane tanks safely in outside storage cage
Maintain records of vehicle maintenance and parts usage
May repaint vehicles
Work with electrician on complex electrical problems on truck
May assist in loading/unloading propane tanks from outside supplier's truck
Order repair parts from stores department or designated outside suppliers
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment noted and corrective action taken
Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
Other duties and assignments as requested by management