Forklift Technician

DC Equipment LLC

Shelby Charter Township, MI

Pay: $25-$33/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Summary**

Keep forklifts and related equipment ready for safe, reliable operation. As a Forklift Technician, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanical skills and clear communication to resolve issues efficiently. Your impact: Accurate repairs help operators work safely and keep equipment available for daily operations.

**Duties**

• Perform equipment maintenance and repair on forklifts, industrial equipment, and construction machinery; service farm machinery and Caterpillar equipment as applicable.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine, transmission, suspension, brake, air brake, alignment, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) issues using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Complete inspections, preventive maintenance, vehicle maintenance, tire service, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering; use hand and power tools safely.
• Troubleshoot equipment, document work, and explain repair needs and completed service to customers.
• Support heavy equipment operation and heavy lifting when required; follow safe work practices.

**Requirements**

• Mechanical knowledge and mechanic, service technician, electrical, or equipment repair experience; construction equipment servicing or heavy equipment mechanics experience is a plus.
• Experience with forklift, excavator, crane, tractor-trailer, automotive repair, diesel mechanics, diesel engine diagnostics and repair, electrical diagnostics and systems, hydraulics, brake repair, transmissions, suspension, alignment, and equipment troubleshooting is valued.
• Dealership experience, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) knowledge, and experience maintaining construction machinery or farm machinery are preferred.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment, read schematics, and work with hand tools and power tools; customer service skills are important.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, tire service, fabrication, welding, soldering, assembly, HVAC, and heavy equipment operation is beneficial.

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person