forklift mechanic

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical system parts
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Document your inspection and tests made on engines
• Estimate repair costs
• Install locks
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Review work orders
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Powered lift truck technician
• Forklift Operator Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• Crane
• Gauges
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Power tools
• Precision measuring instrument

Area of specialization

• Forklift
• Machinery and transportation equipment
• Troubleshooting / diagnostic

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available