Electrical Forklift Technician

A well-established lifting/materials handling equipment company is looking for a qualified and suitably experienced ELECTRICAL Forklift Technician for their operation in the Johannesburg area. ResponsibilitiesRepairs and inspections of ELECTRICAL ForkliftsTroubleshoot and diagnose Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical faults on ForkliftsEffect repairs as may be required whether Mechanical, Hydraulic or electricalPerform basic maintenance such as tyres, grease/lube, Preventative Maintenance checks and servicingIdentification, ordering and replacing of various spare parts that are required - example starter motors, alternators, actuators, hydraulic hoses, counters, oils/greases, filtersAdministration of all paperwork relating to the ordering of spares and maintenance of ForkliftsDocument machine costs for fleet management and maintain an effective database of parts/maintenance for the respective ForkliftsWhen required source parts/suppliersWhen applicable instruct/corrective action for abuse of equipment/ForkliftsStrictly adhere to legal rules and regulations as well as vehicle safety device mechanismsInstall/replace test gauges and sensors including thermocouples, readouts, lap counters Requirements Grade 12Valid driver’s licenseMUST HAVE minimum of 3 years working experience as a Forklift Technician on ELECTRICAL forklifts – this is NON-NEGOTIABLEWide knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairsAbility to interpret electrical diagrams, repair manuals as well as schematicsGood verbal, administrative and written communication skillsAbility to make informed decisions and to work with minimal supervisionValid Forklift LicenseStandby duties and responding to call-outs when requiredCompany DescriptionWell-established lifting/materials handling equipment company