Forklift Technician

Fraza; Middle River (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Take-home service truck

Full benefits (PTO, medical, dental, V

Vision, retirement

Commission opportunities

Weekends off

Job summary

Fraza & Vitan Equipment is seeking a skilled Forklift Technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty material handling equipment. This field-based role requires diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across customer sites to minimize downtime.

You will travel to diverse sites daily, ensure safety and compliance, and document service work for dispatch. A driver’s license and 2+ years of experience are required, with a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment (electric, propane, and diesel).
• Strong diagnostic instincts and a safety-first mindset on the job.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize customer downtime.
• Hit the road to various customer sites—every day brings a different machine and a new challenge.
• Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant, and up to solid operating standards.
• Log your service work accurately and communicate clearly with the branch dispatch team.

Skills

Forklift repair

Diagnostics

Driver's license

Job description

Fraza & Vitan Equipment is seeking a skilled Forklift Technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty material handling equipment. This is a fast-paced, field-based position where you'll use your diagnostic expertise across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to keep our customers' operations moving.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Pay $21/hr to $38/hr based on experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Hourly pay based on experience
• Company vehicle provided (Take-home service truck)
• No weekends & flexible daily field scheduling (first shift)
• Full benefits package: PTO, medical, dental, vision, & retirement
• Commission opportunities for service work and upselling parts/equipment

What you’ll do:

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize customer downtime
• Hit the road to various customer sites—every day brings a different machine and a new challenge
• Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant, and up to solid operating standards
• Log your service work accurately and communicate clearly with the branch dispatch team

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment (electric, propane, and diesel)
• Strong diagnostic instincts and a safety-first mindset on the job
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for the company truck

Get to know us:

Fraza and Vitan Equipment is a full-service material handling business with over 300 skilled employees across Michigan and the East Coast. Our team uses innovative equipment and processes to push your business forward and increase efficiency. We're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and grow their careers in a challenging but positive environment.