Forklift Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Less than 2 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.

Nice To Haves

• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Good written and verbal communication and customer care skills.
• Technical degree.
• Previous lift truck repair experience.
• Welding experience.
• Knowledge of various types of testing equipment.
• Familiarity with common hand tools, electrical and air tools, a torch, an arc welder, and various types of testing equipment.
• Industry-related training.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and other makes of lift trucks.
• Perform assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
• Maintain a service van and its inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Benefits

• Competitive wages; anticipated starting pay is $23 to $28 per hour, with skills and related experience considered.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan with a company contribution to each.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of eligible pay contributed; matching contributions are immediately 100% vested.
• Company-paid life and disability benefits, with optional supplemental term life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation accrued based on length of service and position.
• 24 hours of personal leave or 40 hours of City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave, depending on territory.
• Birthday pay for non-exempt employees.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• Award-winning service training.
• Company vehicle for field service technicians.
• Tool insurance.
• No flat rate.
• Uniforms.
• Specialty tools.
• Career advancement opportunities.