Forklift Mechanic

Savard Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Savard Group is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to join our team in Sparks, NV. You will diagnose and repair forklifts and related equipment, travel to customer sites locally, and perform preventive maintenance. Prior forklift repair is not required, but strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills are essential.

This full-time, temp-to-hire role offers growth into material-handling equipment repair and hands-on problem solving, with daytime hours Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience in related fields is required or preferred.
• Forklift repair experience is a PLUS but NOT required.
• Ability to read mechanical manuals and schematics; diagnose issues.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and equipment problems.
• Travel locally to customer locations to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation.
• Document completed service and repair work.

Skills

Auto Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic

Equipment Technician

Field Service Technician

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Hands-on mechanical experience

Job description

Forklift Mechanics Up to $35/HR DOE Join Talent Framework, a Savard Company - where your skills are valued!

MECHANIC LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? YOUR SKILLS CAN TRANSFER!

You DO NOT need previous forklift repair experience.

If you have experience working on cars, trucks, diesel equipment, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or similar mechanical systems, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! We'll help you take the mechanical skills you already have and apply them to forklift and material-handling equipment.

Key Requirements:

Previous mechanical experience such as:

• Auto Mechanic
• Diesel Mechanic
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Forklift Mechanic
• Equipment Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Similar hands-on mechanical experience

• Forklift repair experience is a PLUS - but NOT required!
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Comfortable using hand and power tools, including drills and impacts
• Electrical, hydraulic, and/or diesel experience is a plus
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics and work with diagnostic tools
• Forklift operating experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR required for the Field Technician position

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose mechanical and equipment problems
• Travel locally to customer locations to diagnose and repair equipment
• Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts and material-handling equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation
• Document completed service and repair work

Shifts: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Full-time schedule

Duration: Temp to hire Full-time, long-term career opportunity

Opportunity to expand your skills into forklift and material-handling equipment repair