Forklift & MHE Service Technician (LP/Electric Systems)

Job Description

Job Description

Your day keeping warehouses moving

As a Forklift & MHE Service Technician, you’ll be the expert hand behind reliable material flow. You’ll own planned and unplanned service on LP and electric forklifts and attachments—serving as a subject-matter specialist in either LP or electrical systems while confidently handling complete repairs across both equipment types. You’ll report to a lead tech or manager and partner closely with level 3 technicians to keep uptime high and customers satisfied.

What your day looks like

Morning: review work orders, line up PMs, gather parts and your own tools. Midday: dive into tune‑ups, troubleshoot steering or overheating, swap filters, and water batteries on schedule. Afternoon: close out tickets in MS Office, communicate status updates, and button up paint touch‑ups so units return to service looking as solid as they run.

Core responsibilities

• Own preventive maintenance on LP and electric forklifts
• Perform fluid services: engine oil, transmission, differential gear lube, hydraulic
• Replace filters: air, oil, fuel, ATF
• Complete tune‑ups: valve adjustments; replace spark plugs and wires
• Adjust brakes/risers; inspect and repack wheel bearings
• Inspect, water, remove, repair, and install forklift batteries
• Rotate attachment pads; handle minor equipment paint touch‑ups
• Swap common parts: horns, lights, tires, and more as needed
• Troubleshoot and correct basic overheating issues
• Diagnose and repair steering concerns
• Hit productivity targets: at least 30 completed PMs monthly and maintain 80–90% productivity

What you bring

• 1–2 years’ hands‑on troubleshooting with LP or electric equipment; capable across both for full repairs
• Background in basic repairs on LP or electric forklifts and attachments
• Foundations in electrical, LP, hydraulic systems, and DVOM use
• Ability to read wiring schematics and follow service manuals
• Strong communication and customer service; computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Own set of hand tools
• Post‑ secondary/technical training preferred but not required

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Lift and/or pull 75 lbs+ without restriction
• Work outdoors in inclement weather as needed
• Operate in high‑noise and respiratory‑hazard environments without restriction
• Stand or lie down for extended periods to access components
• Flex and maneuver to reach equipment and parts
• Travel as required

Team and growth

Bring your mechanics know‑how, automotive basics, and tool skills. You’ll collaborate with senior techs, hone your specialty (LP or electrical), and build confidence across all systems while supporting a high‑performance shop culture.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)