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The contractor will be responsible for the proper repair and maintenance for a large fleet of forklifts and related equipment of various brands (predominately Raymond). The forklift fleet consists of a variety of electric, gas-, and diesel-powered units designed for interior and exterior building use. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive maintenance schedule, obtaining approval for the schedule from appropriate government focal points, and adhering to the schedule in order to ensure all forklift units are mechanically ready for use and safe to operate. The contractor shall manage a spare parts inventory and make all levels of repairs when necessary. The contractor will also be responsible for repairing and maintaining pallet jacks and carts.
Job Responsibility
Schedules, prioritizes, inspects, and repairs forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts
Determines, within prescribed value range, when a major component/assembly is to be repaired, rebuilt, replaced or discarded
Responsible for assisting with the purchasing of parts and services
Required to maintain fleet and training vehicles
and prepares written estimates on cost and labor time for corrective repairs
Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
Based on assignment, independently performs corrective maintenance and repairs to the fleet
Inspects, diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions
troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs
Repairs all assigned forklifts and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts
Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components
Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, charge and repair batteries and trouble-shoot problems
Inspects/replaces hydraulic lines/hoses as needed
Ensure braking and electrical systems are optimal
Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification
Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check
Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work
Responds to emails and telephone calls
Performs other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor regarding forklift and equipment maintenance
Requirements
Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
Ten (10) years of experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of forklift maintenance
High school Diploma or GED equivalent
Certified in the safe operation of forklifts by the Sponsor within 30-days of commencing work and every 24-months as required
Certified maintenance on Raymond brand forklifts
Other pertinent forklift maintenance certifications
Nice to have
Experience welding simple parts
Working knowledge of diesel, gas, and electric mechanics