Fleet and Forklift Mechanic — Onsite Maintenance Pro

Forward Air Corp.; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance & benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off PTO

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. is seeking an on-site Mechanic to maintain and repair tractor trailers, forklifts, and material handling equipment at a multimodal terminal. The role focuses on safety, uptime, and compliant servicing across engines, brakes, suspensions, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with tractors, forklifts, and MHE, plus the ability to read diagrams and manuals, perform diagnostics, and document work thoroughly. CDL and forklift certs are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical school or vocational training preferred.
• Forklift certification and CDL Class A or B highly preferred; ASE/DOT inspector certifications preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience repairing and maintaining tractors, forklifts, and MHE required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain tractor trailers, including engines, brakes, suspensions, electrical systems.
• Repair forklifts of all types including propane, electric, diesel, sit-down, stand-up, and specialty units.
• Service and maintain material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per manufacturer and company standards.
• Document diagnostics, parts used, repairs performed, and follow-up needs.

Skills

Strong diagnostic abilities

Read wiring diagrams

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

CDL Class A or B

ASE certification

DOT inspector certification

Job description

Forward Air Corp. is seeking an on-site Mechanic to maintain and repair tractor trailers, forklifts, and material handling equipment at a multimodal terminal. The role focuses on safety, uptime, and compliant servicing across engines, brakes, suspensions, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with tractors, forklifts, and MHE, plus the ability to read diagrams and manuals, perform diagnostics, and document work thoroughly. CDL and forklift certs are highly preferred.