Forklift Mechanic

RPM, a wholly owned subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology, is a solid, quality, and fast-growing diversified transportation company with 9 locations and looking to expand. We have provided customers with quality service for over 36 years and continue to do so today. 

We’re looking for a Forklift Mechanic to join our team!

The Forklift Mechanic, under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, is primarily responsible for the efficient, accurate, safe, timely, and professional maintenance and/or repairs on forklifts. This role also assists with maintenance and/or repairs on other equipment including trucks, trailers, and the facility, as needed. The Mechanic is also responsible for keeping the Company in compliance with DOT, CHP, OSHA, other federal/state agencies, and to maintain safe operations and eliminate liabilities and/or fines to the best of his/her ability and knowledge.  

Work Schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00 am- 3:30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance and repairs on all forklift company equipment.
• Provides maintenance and repairs support on other company equipment such as trucks, trailers, etc. as needed.
• Must complete paperwork, work orders accurately, and concisely, including date, equipment or unit number, labor performed, labor time and listing all parts used by part number and description.
• May be asked to assist CHP officers when on site BIT inspections are performed.
• Must interact and communicate with the Safety Department on various issues as instructed.
• Must use Company supplied and owned cellular telephone and/or two-way radio.
• Must comply with all safety rules as required by OSHA, DOT, CHP, federal and state agencies.
• Must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary, such as safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, dust mask, etc.
• Must adhere to all Company policies and procedures at all times.
• Must represent the Company in a professional manner, behaving in a responsible and respectful way to others at all times.
• Performs building maintenance repairs as needed. 
• Works on special projects as instructed.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 2-years recent experience as a Forklift Mechanic.
• Must have basic mechanical tools.
• Must have solid knowledge on the safe handling and operation of tractors, trailers, containers, pallet jacks, lift gates, forklifts, power tools, chemicals, etc. 
• Must have excellent, respectful behavior to represent our Company in a professional manner.  This includes wearing clean and pressed uniforms that are in good shape when provided by the Company.