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Forklift Mechanic

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Salary

Starting Salary $25/hour Upper range based on experience

Job Type: Full-time


Number of hires for this role: 4


 Qualifications

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Mechanical Knowledge: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Preferred)

 Full Job Description

 Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Equipment Mechanic (LP, Electric, Alternative Fuels)


est. 1981


Read’s Forklift was founded in 1981 in the small town of Live Oak, Florida.

Since then, we have expanded to four other locations: Valdosta, Georgia, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando, Florida.

We are committed to our customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We have openings in our Jacksonville Branch for a Shop Mechanic and an A level Field Mechanic. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of equipment consisting of material handling and heavy-duty diesel equipment. Must have your own tools and 2+ years of experience as a mechanic. Not all positions are entry-level jobs. Candidates must have solid experience to be part of our team!


Read’s Offers:


Highly Competitive Wages

OEM Training

Available benefits include Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision, Life, Holidays, PTO, and Employer Matching Retirement Program


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: Based on experience


Benefits:

  • Retirement matching
  • Disability insurance (available)
  • Health insurance (available)
  • Life insurance (available)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance (available)


Schedule:


  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime


Education:


  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)


Experience:


  • Mechanical Knowledge: 5 years (Preferred)


License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)


Work Location:

  • Multiple locations


This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:


  • Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
  • Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction



Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply


Apply Today!

We have openings in our Jacksonville Branch for a Shop Mechanic and an A level Field Mechanic. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of equipment consisting of material handling and heavy-duty diesel equipment. Must have your own tools and 2+ years of experience as a mechanic. Not all positions are entry-level jobs. Candidates must have solid experience to be part of our team!

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