Forklift Mechanic

R+L Carriers • New Orleans, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring a Forklift Mechanic at its New Orleans, Louisiana Service Center. The position pays up to $37.60 per hour and is full-time, Monday through Friday, with various shifts. The mechanic rebuilds, repairs, and maintains forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts, and performs other duties as required by management. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated. Employees may use their own tools at the work site; the company provides specialized tools. PTO is available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience repairing or maintaining industrial forklifts.
• A clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• Experience repairing or maintaining electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Ability to use a computer for several tasks, including creating repair work orders.
• Must have personal tools available on site; the company provides specialized tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with the description also noting a preferred ability to lift up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience repairing or maintaining aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild, repair, and maintain forklifts.
• Repair and maintain electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic lifts.
• Create repair work orders and use a computer for related tasks.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Vacation lodging at employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
• PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed