Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic

The legacy that is today Wavepoint 3PL is a story of successfully creating and executing customer-driven solutions that align with ever-changing market conditions, born out of the demand for single-source logistics both responsive and competitive. We’d like to say we planned it all back in 1978 when we booked the first truckload, but, in full disclosure, we followed the market as it drove us to where we are today. Things have changed – and keep changing – and we're a 3PL provider for these times. Grassroots growth of individual trucking, warehousing, and brokerage enterprises brought together under new entrepreneurial leadership, is now aligned with the shared visions of excellence, supported by a talented staff and best-in-class assets, and the all-important ‘can do’ spirit.

Summary:

The Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic will perform maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks used throughout the facility.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 8 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic Description:

• Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane-powered.
• Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
• Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
• Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
• Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.

Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic Requirements:

• Previous experience repairing Toyota, Hyster, Clark, Crown, and Yale is required.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
• Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of forklift truck mechanic’s training course preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of accessing all parts of the forklift truck needing repairs or maintenance, either by kneeling or lying on the back.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.