Lift Truck Service Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (after probation)

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Springfield, IL is seeking a Lift Truck Service Technician. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with a pay rate of $26.00/hour, offering steady, stable work with a family-owned company that values experience and character.

You will perform wiring, welding, hydraulic repairs, and work with electrical systems, using welders and hand tools. Training is available, and benefits include medical insurance after probation, a 401(k), and paid

Qualifications

• Welding, electrical, and hydraulic experience is a plus.
• Vocational training is a nice-to-have, not required.
• Prior experience as repair technician or maintenance on machinery is a plus.
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to handle physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Perform wiring and welding repairs.
• Work with electrical systems (12V–24V, some 3-phase, some DC).
• Perform hydraulic system repairs and maintenance.
• Use welders, torches, air tools, drill presses, angle wrenches, and various hand tools.
• Perform physical, hands-on repair work, including bending, twisting, and heavy lifting; work on equipment from underneath and use heavy tools.

Skills

Wire welding

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Team player

Physically capable

Education

Vocational training (nice-to-have)

Tools

Welders

Torches

Air tools

Drill press

Angle wrenches

Job description

Lift Truck Service Technician — Springfield, IL Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | $26.00/hour

Join a locally owned company with 60 years in business, where hands-on skills and a good attitude go a long way. This role offers steady, stable work with a team that values experience and character — family owned, low turnover, and great hours and pay.

What You'll Love

• $26.00/hour
• Family-owned business with low turnover and a stable team
• Comprehensive benefits: medical insurance (eligible after 90-day probation), 401(k)
• Generous time off: seven paid holidays, sick and personal time, vacation (2 weeks after 1 year/3 weeks after 3 years)
• Willing to train the right person — vocational training is a nice-to-have, not a must

What You'll Do

• Perform wiring and welding repairs
• Work with electrical systems (12V–24V, some 3-phase, some DC voltage)
• Perform hydraulic system repairs and maintenance
• Use welders, torches, air tools, drill presses, angle wrenches, and various hand tools
• Perform physical, hands-on repair work, including bending, twisting, and heavy lifting; work on equipment from underneath and use heavy tools like sledgehammers to loosen parts

What You'll Bring

• Wire welding, electrical, and hydraulic experience is a plus
• Vocational training is a nice-to-have, not required
• Prior experience as a repair technician, farm equipment maintenance worker, or maintenance tech on various machinery is a plus
• A team-oriented attitude — this crew has worked together for years and values people who are easy to get along with
• Comfortable with physically demanding work