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Paramount Placement

Forklift Mechanic

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What they do

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$54,174 / year median in Kentucky

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Forklift Mechanic Paramount Placement - 4.4 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Tools provided Qualifications Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Impact wrenches Fastening tools Power tools Technical troubleshooting support Full Job Description We are looking for multiple Forklift Mechanic to join our team in Lexington, KY / Frankfort, KY area ASAP! Positions are filling up fast, apply today before you miss this great opportunity in today's tight market!
Forklift Mechanic Requirements:
2 + Years of Forklift/Material Handling Repair OR 4 + Years Heavy/AG Equipment, Industrial, Diesel, Auto Repair experience required
Bobcat Training:
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Or Platinum preferred Diagnostic / Troubleshooting experience required Own tools such as Hand Tools, Impacts, Air Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Hammers, Etc required (Diagnostic Equipment, Laptops, Welders, Torches, Specialty Tools Provided) Experience working with brands such as Bobcat, Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Raymond, Caterpillar/Cat, Mitsubishi, Doosan preferred
Forklift Mechanic Benefits:
$55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Top Benefits! Plenty of OT! PTO! 401k! & More!
Forklift Mechanic Responsibilities:
This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining forklifts, material handling equipment, and warehouse systems throughout the Lexington, KY / Frankfort, KY area Responsibilities include mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, service calls, and documenting work orders using company tablets Additional duties include reading schematics and wiring diagrams, using diagnostic tools and multimeters, testing equipment, replacing parts, troubleshooting issues, and communicating with customers Work may involve electric, propane/LPG, and diesel forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, scissor lifts, telehandlers, conveyors, dock equipment, industrial batteries and chargers, and other material handling equipment from Bobcat and similar manufacturers Please be on the lookout for a (774) area code calling you. We recruit remotely, and may not be calling from your local state area code! #YLW1
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:
Forklift Mechanic:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person