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Forklift Mechanic
WeatherTech is seeking a well-qualified Forklift Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on company battery powered/propane lift trucks.
This is a great opportunity to join the WeatherTech Team!
- High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases. This position has a starting rate of $30 /hour or more depending on experience.
As a Forklift Mechanic, you will
- Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on company Forklift, scissor lifts, boom lifts, single man lifts, floor scrubbers, batteries, and battery chargers.
- Utilize specialized tools and equipment to conduct repairs or replacements such as hydraulic lift systems, air tools, power tools, hand tools, etc.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and perform unscheduled repairs.
- Maintain part inventory in parts room and on trucks.
- Maintain vehicle records and track performed services and repairs on all work orders.
- Keep Work Orders up to date with time, status of equipment and parts used on all tickets.
- Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives after inspections and repairs.
- Perform all job functions in compliance with OEM Specs, safety guidelines and company policies/procedures.
- Keep all work areas in a clean and orderly condition, clean and maintain equipment/tools and van.
- Communicate clearly with the Fleet team and building Managers/Supervisors/Leads.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum 2 years’ experience maintaining and repairing various mobile equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, stock pickers)
- Possess prior experience maintaining electric forklifts, Raymond or Toyota experience, preferred
- Knowledge of the equipment, its capabilities and operational requirements
- Possess knowledge of hydraulic lift systems, electronic control code and troubleshooting
- Demonstrate the ability to safely operate all mobile equipment.
- Possess basic computer skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work with very little supervision and have excellent time management skills
- Travel between multiple buildings required
- Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb for eight hours a day as well as lift and push heavy equipment
- Possess a valid Driver’s License and have a safe driving history
- Be fluent in English and authorized to work in the United States
Why you’ll love working at WeatherTech
WeatherTech is proud to offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal promotions and skill development, and a clean and safe workspace. Employees are offered an array of perks including:
- Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short and long term disability, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
Salary : $30