Fleet Hydraulics Tech – Heavy-Duty Trucks & Forklifts

Randstad USA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a resourceful Fleet Mechanic to maintain a diverse 30-unit fleet of heavy trucks and propane forklifts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will own fleet uptime with focus on chassis, hydraulics, and safety systems, using in-house lathe and welding tools when needed.

Requirements include 5 years of diesel truck experience, Class 8 knowledge, LPG forklift familiarity, and the ability to work hands-on in a shop environment with minimal manuals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of diesel and heavy-truck maintenance experience.
• Experience with Class 8 vocational trucks.
• Familiarity with LPG forklifts and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with a manual lathe and welding equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot without relying on manuals.

Responsibilities

• Own PM for 10 Class 8 trucks and 20 propane forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and replace air brake systems, wheel ends, and suspensions.
• Remove, teardown, and replace hydraulic cylinder seals; fabricate hoses.
• Use in-house lathe and welding to repair or fabricate parts.
• Diagnose and fix 12V electrical issues fleet-wide.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Brake systems

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Five years experience

Education

High School

Tools

Heavy tool kit

Manual lathe

MIG welding

Stick welding

Hydraulic hose fabrication

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a resourceful Fleet Mechanic to maintain a diverse 30-unit fleet of heavy trucks and propane forklifts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will own fleet uptime with focus on chassis, hydraulics, and safety systems, using in-house lathe and welding tools when needed.

Requirements include 5 years of diesel truck experience, Class 8 knowledge, LPG forklift familiarity, and the ability to work hands-on in a shop environment with minimal manuals.