Forklift Maintenance Technician

The Dupuy Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Dupuy Group in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Forklift Maintenance Technician. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, chassis, and other mobile equipment to keep operations safe and productive.

Requirements include 3+ years with diesel, electrical, hydraulic experience, high school diploma, and ability to read manuals. The team offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of diesel, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience.
• Experience with construction, industrial, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete assigned work orders.
• Install and maintain mechanical components on vehicles and chassis.
• Utilize shop and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Minimize equipment downtime through timely and effective repairs.
• Use manufacturer manuals, company manuals, and technical prints to perform repairs.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with Operations and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment repair

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop diagnostics equipment

Manufacturer manuals

Job description

We’re Hiring - Forklift Maintenance Technician| New Orleans

Bring your mechanical expertise to a team that keeps operations moving! The Dupuy Group is looking for an experienced Forklift Maintenance Technician to join our New Orleans team. If you have a strong background in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repair, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our equipment safe, reliable, and operational by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility trucks, forklifts, chassis, and other mobile equipment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete assigned work orders
• Install and maintain mechanical components on vehicles and chassis
• Utilize shop and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Minimize equipment downtime through timely and effective repairs
• Use manufacturer manuals, company manuals, and technical prints to perform repairs
• Work independently while communicating effectively with Operations and Maintenance teams

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of diesel, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience
• Experience working with construction, industrial, or heavy machinery
• Confidence repairing suspensions, rear ends, transmissions, air brake systems, injectors, turbos, and related components
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

If you’re an experienced technician who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, come build your career with The Dupuy Group!