Forklift Mechanic

Biagi Bros Transportation•Sonoma, CA

4d•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, performing necessary repairs, and maintaining detailed records of all maintenance and parts usage. The Forklift Mechanic will also be responsible for ensuring equipment safety, ordering necessary parts, and collaborating with other departments when needed. Punctuality and regular attendance are mandatory, along with performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.