Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Olgoonik Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs and upgrades forklift trucks and transportation vehicles by assessing operator descriptions of malfunctions, conducting tests, identifying problems, and determining resolutions. The role maintains forklift and vehicle serviceability through preventive maintenance and repairs, including work on hydraulic and electrical systems and drivetrains. Duties include diagnosing problems and determining the extent of repairs; replacing worn or broken engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. The mechanic also changes and fills batteries and performs general maintenance on forklifts and stock selectors. The position requires submitting purchase order requests for parts and maintaining a safe work environment by verifying safety-device operation and following applicable standards and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The work is performed in a shop/warehouse environment and includes repetitive motions, prolonged standing, physical work, and occasional outdoor work in hot, cold, or wet weather. Olgoonik is an equal opportunity employer and, as an Alaska Native corporation, provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; experience may substitute for education on a year-by-year basis.
Equivalent training or experience and five years of general experience, including two years of related experience.
A valid California Driver’s License.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products, including Word, Excel, Access, and email business software.
Ability to work as a team member, remain self-motivated, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and lifting 50 pounds overhead and/or repetitively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple equipment model lines, including Yale, Hyster, Clark, Crown, Raymond, and Mitsubishi forklifts, with electrical, gasoline, propane, and diesel models.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Repair and upgrade forklift trucks and transportation vehicles by assessing malfunctions, conducting tests, identifying problems, and finding solutions.
Submit purchase order requests for parts.
Verify vehicle safety-device operation and follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts and vehicles, including hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
Diagnose the source of problems and determine the extent of repairs required.
Replace worn or broken parts, including piston rings, bearings, and other engine parts.
Grind and adjust valves, rebuild carburetors, and overhaul transmissions.
Repair fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
Change and fill batteries and perform general maintenance on forklifts and stock selectors.
Perform other duties as assigned.