Forklift Mechanic: Diesel/Propane Tech with Growth Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,848,000 - 109,459,000; Full time

Job summary

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Indianapolis manages maintenance of forklifts and material handling equipment. This role provides hands-on repairs, inspections, and scheduled maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations across our fleet.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years forklift mechanic experience, basic diagnostic software skills, and the ability to read and follow detailed instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds propane and diesel forklift engines.
• Diagnoses failures and maintains all systems and parts associated with forklifts.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to gain access to the underside of the units for maintenance and repairs.
• Conducts regular inspections of forklifts to identify any issues.
• Performs routine maintenance on forklifts such as oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and battery maintenance.
• Monitors and manages parts inventory levels and supplies needed for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

English literacy

Tool ownership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal maintenance tools

Job description

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Indianapolis manages maintenance of forklifts and material handling equipment. This role provides hands-on repairs, inspections, and scheduled maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations across our fleet.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years forklift mechanic experience, basic diagnostic software skills, and the ability to read and follow detailed instructions.