Forklift Technician

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company cell phone

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. is seeking an experienced Forklift Mechanic/Field Service Technician to support York, PA and surrounding areas. The role offers growth opportunities and company benefits in a family‑oriented environment.

The candidate will diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain forklifts and related equipment, provide courteous service, and uphold OSHA standards. A strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic background is essential with welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience repairing forklifts and/or heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience as a road mechanic is a plus.
• Welding and fabricating experience.
• Exceptional customer service skill.
• Clean driving record.
• Stable work history.
• Dependable, self-motivated professional.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts
• Provide courteous and professional service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Skills

Forklift repair

Heavy equipment

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Fabrication

Road mechanic

Customer service

Clean driving record

Stable work history

Self-motivated

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Eastern Lift Truck Co.

Forklift Mechanic/Field Service Technician

Currently, we are seeking an experience Forklift Mechanic/Field Service Technician to support our York, PAlocation and surrounding areas. We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel!

Main Duties:

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts
• Provide courteous and professional service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Requirements:

• (3+) years of prior experience repairing forklifts and/or heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience as a road mechanic a plus
• Welding / fabricating experience
• Exceptional customer service skill
• Clean driving record
• Stable work history
• Dependable, self-motivated professional

Benefits:

• Company vehicle with fuel card, company cell phone
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan.
• 401k with partial company match
• paid vacation and sick days
• paid holidays
• short- & long-term disability
• basic/supplemental life insurance policies.

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.?

Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business. At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company.

“Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets”