Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

As a Forklift Mechanic, you will analyze and diagnose equipment problems and breakdowns. You will recommend the correct service and repair actions to resolve equipment performance problems and make appropriate equipment repairs or modifications. You will also perform scheduled equipment maintenance, follow all scheduled maintenance procedures and policies, document each service call, and observe all safety procedures. Additionally, you will maintain the company service vehicles in a clean, orderly, and hazard-free manner, secure and maintain service and parts inventory, and provide well-maintained personal tools required to effectively perform equipment service duties.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and diagnose equipment problems and breakdowns.
• Recommend the correct service and repair actions to resolve equipment performance problems.
• Make appropriate equipment repairs or modifications to solve operating and performance problems.
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance.
• Follow all scheduled maintenance procedures and policies.
• Document each service call and provide necessary paperwork.
• Observe all safety procedures and ensure hazardous waste is properly disposed.
• Maintain the company service vehicles in a clean, orderly, and hazard-free manner, including performing regular maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations.
• Secure and maintain service and parts inventory in the company service vehicle.
• Provide well-maintained personal tools required to effectively perform equipment service duties.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Electrical
• Forklift repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair
• Schematic reading
• Heavy equipment
• Hydraulics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience with repairing forklifts.
• Technical or mechanical training/certifications preferred.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Above average communication skills.
• Ability to understand service and training manuals, interpret schematics, and effectively use electrical diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks, and overhead cranes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy full-time employment with great benefits once you become a full-time employee. You will have the opportunity to service different distribution centers, providing variety in your work and exposure to different environments.

Work Environment

You will work at distribution centers in a non-climate-controlled environment. The job involves driving in the city of Dallas and requires wearing a company-provided uniform.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.