Forklift mechanic

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Automotive engineering technology/technician
• Hydraulics and fluid power technology/technician
• Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
• or equivalent experience

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
• Estimate repair costs
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Repair and adjust system components

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Area of specialization

• Forklift
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Variable or compressed work week