Job Title: Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for analyzing and diagnosing equipment problems and breakdowns, recommending and implementing the correct service and repair actions to resolve equipment performance issues. This role involves performing scheduled equipment maintenance, documenting each service call, and adhering to all safety procedures. Additionally, the Forklift Mechanic will maintain the company service vehicles and ensure they are clean, orderly, and hazard-free.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and diagnose equipment problems and breakdowns.

• Recommend and implement the correct service and repair actions to resolve equipment performance issues.

• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance following company procedures and policies.

• Document each service call and provide necessary paperwork.

• Observe all safety procedures and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.

• Maintain company service vehicles, 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 for effective equipment service duties.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical maintenance and repair

• Forklift repair

• Preventive maintenance

• Schematic reading

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair

• Heavy equipment maintenance

• Hydraulics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.

• Experience with repairing forklifts.

• Technical or mechanical training/certifications preferred.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.

• Above average communication skills.

• Ability to understand service and training manuals, interpret schematics, and use electrical diagnostic instruments.

• Ability to safely operate power tools, lifts, hoists, hydraulic jacks, and overhead cranes.

Why Work Here?

This full-time position offers great benefits upon becoming a full-time employee. The role provides the opportunity to service different distribution centers, ensuring a dynamic and varied work experience.

Work Environment

The work environment includes working at distribution centers that are non-climate controlled and driving in the city of Dallas. Employees must wear the designated 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 - $34.00/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 DeSoto,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 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.