Mechanic

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service mobile equipment including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and tuggers. The role covers routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, with emphasis on safety and adherence to manufacturer specs.

You will inspect, adjust, and repair components, operate hoists, and keep detailed maintenance records. Ability to lift up to 90 lbs and work in varied conditions is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a college or technical school or three to six months of related experience and/or training.
• Experience in conducting routine maintenance services, inspections, and vehicle repair.
• Experience using necessary tools for typical maintenance and repair.
• Practical knowledge and use of specialty tools and diagnostic scanners.
• Ability to drive and operate various vehicles.
• Lift up to 90 lbs and work indoors/outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to support warehouse services.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and tools.
• Adjust spark plugs, valves, and fuel delivery systems.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Inspect and diagnose machines to ensure proper function.
• Maintain records of repairs, parts, maintenance schedules, and inventories.
• Follow safety precautions and use protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool handling

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Vehicle operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

Technical certificate

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Hand tools

Hoists & lifting gear

Forklifts

Job description

Description

Provides maintenance and repairs on mobile equipment such as electric pallet jacks (long and short), forklifts, tuggers, and minor work on company fleet vehicles. Light AC electrical and Pick-A-Belt conveyor system maintenance and repair will be required as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts in a timely manner to support warehouse services.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using tools, hoists, and tools (both hand and powered)
• Adjust points, spark plug gaps, valves, distributors, and fuel delivery systems.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, and electric powered equipment, cars, trucks, and raising equipment using hydraulic jacks and hoists.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose any defects.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair of assemble to ensure proper function and performance, and compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Keep detailed records of repairs, tools, inventory of parts, order forms, maintenance schedules, etc.
• Consistently maintain all safety precautions and systems using all safety gear and protective equipment.
• Always utilize proper safety techniques and equipment.

Requirements

• Experience in conducting routine maintenance services, inspections, and vehicle repair.
• Experience using necessary tools for typical maintenance and repair.
• Practical knowledge and use of specialty tools and diagnostic scanners.
• Ability to drive and operate various vehicles.
• Ability to operate vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and lifting equipment such as forklifts and hoists.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and perform job duties in and underneath equipment.
• Be able to move, lift, or carry up to 100 pounds.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Other duties as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Certificate from a college or technical school or three to six months of related experience and/or training. Will also consider a combination of education and verifiable experience.

Computer Skills:

• No computer skills necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. Performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, Stoop for short periods of time or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required climb up to 20 feet and balance. The employee must frequently lift up to 90lbs.

Background:

Candidate must pass background check that include Drug Test