Forklift Technician

Coulter Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Seattle, WA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and other material handling equipment in a well-equipped shop.

You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and complex troubleshooting, repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, and accurately document all work performed.

This role offers hands-on training, strict safety standards, and opportunities to advance in a growing field.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to maintain safe shop practices and follow procedures.
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation.
• Willingness to learn through ongoing factory training and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and related material handling equipment.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Accurately document all work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Safety procedures

Documentation

Factory training

Willingness to learn

Job description

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining forklifts and related material handling equipment in a safe, well-equipped shop environment.

Key Duties

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and complex troubleshooting
• Repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ensure equipment safety and operational reliability
• Accurately document all work performed

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to maintain safe shop practices and follow procedures
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation
• Willingness to learn through ongoing factory training and grow in the role