Industrial Equipment Mechanic - Forklifts, Lifts & Trucks

About Us

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award‑winning safety program, and large‑scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Title:
Mechanic

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Mechanic to oversee all aspects of the repair and maintenance on Company forklifts, scissor lifts, and vehicles. A Mechanic is able to diagnose and accurately correct issues pertaining to the Company equipment.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnose issues with various types of equipment (scissor lifts, light and heavy‑duty trucks, off‑road equipment, forklifts, construction equipment, boom lifts and vehicles).
• Make proper repairs to equipment as needed:
  • Replacing spindles
  • Replacing batteries (80-100lbs)
  • Replacing electric motors (35-65lbs)
  • Diagnosing electrical problems
  • Rebuilding control boxes
  • Replacing drive motors (35-65lbs)
  • Making hydraulic hoses
  • Pulling and replacing tires (10-100+lbs) – bar available for heavier tires
  • Pulling deck extensions – 2 man
  • Replacing deck and lift baskets – 2 man
  • Pulling hydraulic cylinders (10-100lbs)
  • Wiring
• Make recommendations regarding the state of the equipment.
• Maintaining equipment:
  • Oil changes
  • Check fluid levels
  • Steam cleaning
• Completion of weekly and annual lift inspections.
• Receive/check in parts.
• Seasonal snow removal.
• Housekeeping duties.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years experience servicing forklifts, scissor lifts, and other shop equipment/vehicles is required.
• 5+ years experience working with hydraulics and/or electrical circuitry is required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Current lift certifications in JLG Training, Sky Jack, and Genie are a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
• Class A CDL is a plus.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled