Forklift Mechanic- Full Time

Position: Heavy Equipment Technician (Forklift Mechanic)

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Forward Air, Inc. is looking for a self-motivated individual to join the maintenance team as a full time heavy equipment technician. Duties include all aspects of vehicles, trailers, and other mechanical equipment of Forward Air, while adhering to the compliance of all Forward Air Policies, safe work practices, and high customer service.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keep shop and company tools clean and in good working order
• Perform minor building and facility maintenance
• Perform routine truck, trailer, and/or forklift P.M.s
• Other duties as assigned
• Electrical system diagnostics and repair
• Preventive maintenance
• LP fuel system diagnosis and repair
• Evaluate status of mechanical equipment, trailers and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs
• Perform Data Entry in Maintenance Software to track repairs
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Conduct various analysis and inspections of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical systems to determine the most cost effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacement
• Maintain equipment according to DOT regulations
• Responsible for Hydraulic and Transmission repair
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment
• Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools

Requirements:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Have own tools and equipment
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
• Class A CDL a plus
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (extended hours as required)

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethic
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forest Park, GA 30297: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person