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Job Title: Forklift Technician

Job Description

As a Forklift Technician, you will be responsible for performing periodic maintenance, repair, replacement, and troubleshooting on various models of material handling equipment. You will be tasked with maintaining service and support for this equipment at customer locations in a timely and cost-effective manner, ensuring that all customer requirements are met. This role requires proficiency with data input and paperwork necessary to complete job requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Repair or replace major system components, including circuit boards, electrical parts, hydraulic, mechanical, L.P. systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision.

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose most material handling equipment components.

+ Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision.

+ Execute proper preventive maintenance in a timely manner.

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks.

+ Perform and maintain proper battery maintenance on electric equipment.

+ Use and maintain all specialty trade tools properly.

+ Operate service van in a clean, safe, and secure manner, following all required safety rules.

+ Follow all safety procedures and company policies to complete work assignments safely.

+ Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

+ Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts.

+ Maintain a valid driver's license at all times as driving is an essential function.

+ Collaborate with all departments and employees to ensure quality customer service.

+ Report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe working conditions.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in forklift repair and troubleshooting.

+ Proficiency in hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems.

+ Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics.

+ Minimum two years of experience in repair and maintenance on material handling equipment.

+ Customer service skills and abilities.

+ Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma, G.E.D., or technical school graduate preferred.

+ Capability to become certified to operate equipment.

+ Willingness and ability to frequently push, pull, kneel, bend, and reach.

+ Adequate set of personal tools as required.

+ Valid driver's license.

Why Work Here?

Join our team for a long-term career opportunity with competitive pay and full benefits once full-time. We value our employees and provide a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.

Work Environment

You will work in a distribution and industrial environment alongside a Lead Technician. Proper safety attire, such as steel toe boots and a mechanic outfit, is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Desoto, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Desoto,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.