Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Olgoonik Corporation • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and upgrades forklift trucks and transportation vehicles by listening to operators’ descriptions of malfunctions, conducting tests, identifying problems, and determining resolutions. Maintains forklift and vehicle serviceability through preventive maintenance and repairs, including work on hydraulic and electrical systems and drivetrain overhauls. Diagnoses the source and extent of mechanical problems; replaces worn or broken engine parts; grinds and adjusts valves; rebuilds carburetors; overhauls transmissions; and repairs fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. Changes and fills batteries and performs general maintenance on forklifts and stock selectors. Submits purchase order requests for parts and maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety devices and following standards and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

The position works in a shop/warehouse environment, with occasional outside work in hot, cold, or wet weather. Work involves repetitive motions, prolonged standing, and physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds overhead and/or repetitively.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to 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/experience and five years of general experience, including two years of related experience.
• Rounded training and experience, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products, including Word, Excel, Access, and email business software.
• Ability to demonstrate a good attitude and work as a team member.
• Self-motivation and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and electrical systems and drivetrain overhauls.
• Diagnose mechanical 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED