Forklift Mechanic III

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Forklift Mechanic supporting GDIT. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Forklift Mechanic you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Forklift Mechanic joining our team to work in a supply chain warehouse operation that processes Sponsor's worldwide cargo shipments. HOW A FORKLIFT MECHANIC WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Responsible for the proper repair and maintenance for a large fleet of forklifts and related equipment of various brands (predominately Raymond)

• Repair electric forklift/chargers, electric utility vehicles/chargers, electric pallet jacks, diesel engine drive forklifts, gasoline engine driven tug, and electric man lifts

• Candidate will possess capable mechanic skills to perform independently and without any immediate supervision

• Schedules, prioritizes, inspects and repairs forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, etc., determines within prescribed value range, when a major component, assembly is to be repaired, rebuilt, replaced or discarded

• Required to maintain forklift fleet and training vehicles, and prepares written estimates on cost and labor time for corrective repairs WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED

• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience

• Required Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of the operating systems used in forklifts and associated hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to weld simple parts, ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks

• Location: Springfield, Virginia

• US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays Work Requirements