DC Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks within the facility. The role troubleshoots, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs forklifts and related material-handling equipment to minimize downtime and support warehouse and production operations. The technician follows safety standards, keeps accurate service records, and works with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance. The position reports to an Area Supervisor and has no direct reports. Overnight travel is typically required less than 10% of the time. The work environment is generally comfortable, with regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes that may cause discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. The physical requirements include continuously standing or walking, or regularly lifting, handling, or carrying materials or equipment weighing 8–20 pounds.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- At least 1 year of work experience.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a related field of study.
- Experience working with general engine parts.
- Basic computer skills.
- Mechanical inclination.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on industrial electric forklifts.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electric lift equipment and conveyor systems, including technical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; understand and troubleshoot conveyor operating-system logic.
- Perform preventive maintenance and necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, and buildings.
- Provide equipment status reports, including details of unusual maintenance problems.
- Follow manufacturer, Home Depot, and government safety guidelines, including safety codes and OSHA standards.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by cleaning work areas daily.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
