Forklift Mechanic - Diesel & Hydraulics Expert

SUDDEN SERVICE INC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sudden Service, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is recruiting a full-time Diesel Mechanic/Hydraulics technician to inspect and repair heavy equipment for the Taylor Machine Works fleet.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing gasoline, diesel, and propane engines, reading blueprints, performing preventative maintenance, and keeping service records. Some welding skills encouraged; three years of field experience preferred. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pass basic welding tests when offered.

Qualifications

• Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
• Three years of hands-on diesel mechanics and hydraulics experience.
• Welding test encouraged; AWSD14 welding test considered for future promotions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine repairs.
• Perform repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair components as needed.
• Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve fleet condition and performance.
• Operate equipment to troubleshoot and test as needed.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed.
• Assist parts department in shipping and receiving of motor freight.
• Take service calls and provide assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
• Keep garage area clean and maintained.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Lifting 50 lbs

Diagnostic tools

Education

Vocational schooling in hydraulics and diesel repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Sudden Service, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is recruiting a full-time Diesel Mechanic/Hydraulics technician to inspect and repair heavy equipment for the Taylor Machine Works fleet.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing gasoline, diesel, and propane engines, reading blueprints, performing preventative maintenance, and keeping service records. Some welding skills encouraged; three years of field experience preferred. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pass basic welding tests when offered.