Forklift Mechanic

You must be physically present in Canada to apply.

• Develop, implement and monitor a planned maintenance program for all forklifts
• Ensure safe work practices are undertaken at all times
• Communicate planned maintenance schedules and out-of-service breakdowns to Operations Manager / Coordinators
• Diagnose and perform, supervise, or outsource maintenance and repair work on all forklifts and test before returning the equipment to service
• Maintain a parts inventory for the purpose of forklift maintenance
• Maintain a parts sourcing and service outsourcing database
• Work with Operations to create repair budgets and estimates
• Assist in the development of skill sets for trainees and apprentices and other maintenance and warehouse staff
• Use the assigned floor space efficiently, keep the area clean, and maintain tools within the maintenance area in good working order
• Complete work order documentation for forklifts
• Assist in the specification of new forklifts and in the retirement decision for old equipment.

Requirements

• Must have a forklift mechanic license 282E
• Must have a Provincial Certificate of Qualification and / or Certificate of Apprenticeship or equivalent in one of the following : Power Lift Truck Technician , Diesel Mechanic , Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Has sound knowledge of gasoline, diesel and propane fuel systems, motors,
• braking systems, hydraulics, Electrical systems, powertrain systems

etc., asfound in forklifts, trucks, tilt and load vehicles, gantries, scissor lifts,