DC Maintenance Technician -Forklift Repair
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks within the facility. The role includes troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and related material-handling equipment to minimize downtime and support warehouse and production operations. The technician upholds safety standards, maintains accurate service records, and works with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance. This position reports to an Area Supervisor and has no direct reports. Overnight travel is typically required less than 10% of the time. The work is typically performed in a comfortable environment, 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 role requires continuously standing or walking, or regularly lifting, handling, or carrying material or equipment weighing 8–20 pounds.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Have at least 1 year of work experience.
- Have knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a related field.
- Have experience working with general engine parts.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have 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 applicable safety codes and OSHA standards.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by performing daily cleanup of work areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
