Forklift Mechanic
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive hourly pay – paid weekly, every Friday
- Full benefits within 30 days
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
- 401(k) match program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
- Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
- ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
- Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 nurse triage line
- Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
- Wellness and fitness programs through our providers
- The majority of the work will be on Forklifts, Crown stand up lifts, and Big Joe walk behind lifts.
- Strong knowledge of the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of these three types of units.
- Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to a fleet of light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty trucks.
- The fleet also includes CAT equipment, generators, aerials, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
- Perform services and repairs to diesel engines, brakes, tires, AC, and regular PM services are required.
- Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer
- Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation required
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles
- Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
- Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicles
- Interact with clients through both email and phone as necessary
- Perform other duties as required
- At least 5 years’ experience performing vehicle maintenance or must possess auto or diesel technology diploma from an accredited technical school
- Experience servicing and repairing CAT equipment, generators, aerials, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment – highly desired
- Experience with Peterbilt, Kenworth, Ford, Chevy Linde, Hyster assets preferred
- ASE Certifications preferred
- Commercial Driver’s License Class - A (Preferred)
- Must be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle to determine if operating properly
- Must provide own hand tools & toolbox.
- Knowledge of handheld scan tools and the process of diagnosing vehicles.
- Ability to read schematics and familiar with process
- Proficient computer skills: knowledge of Excel, Word, Fleet Management Systems, and Email
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
- Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise.
- Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants
- Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
- Ability to move and position heavy objects.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.