Job description

Position: Heavy Equipment Technician (Forklift Mechanic)

Job Description:

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:

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

Requirements:

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

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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Groveport, OH 43125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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