Forklift Mechanic & Equipment Diagnostics Tech

Saia; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is hiring a forklift maintenance technician in Indianapolis to support maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment. The role involves diagnosing failures, rebuilding engines, and performing routine services to ensure safe operation.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the United States, and be able to provide their own maintenance tools. English literacy is required for daily tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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 tasks and review documents and records

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 access undersides of units for maintenance and repairs.
• Conducts regular inspections of forklifts to identify 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.

Job description

Saia is hiring a forklift maintenance technician in Indianapolis to support maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment. The role involves diagnosing failures, rebuilding engines, and performing routine services to ensure safe operation.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the United States, and be able to provide their own maintenance tools. English literacy is required for daily tasks and documentation.