Lift Truck Shop Technician

Shoppa's Material Handling; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppa’s Material Handling, a family-owned dealership serving Texas and Kansas, seeks a Shop Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair lift trucks and related material handling equipment. The role emphasizes safety, maintenance, and timely fault isolation.

The technician will read electrical/hydraulic schematics, perform repairs to complex systems, and ensure equipment meets safety standards with limited supervision. Team-oriented, safety-focused applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience on material handling or heavy industrial equipment.
• Auto, truck or military repairs experience considered.
• Tech school graduate preferred.
• Must have mechanic tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics.
• Inspect forklift and identified issues.
• Repair or replace major system components including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical parts, LP systems, power steering, transmissions and engines with limited supervision.
• Perform engine tune-ups on equipment without supervision.
• Perform PMs in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks.
• Use all required tools properly.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Verify equipment safety standards.
• Identify and order replacement parts.
• Operate overhead crane when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Shoppa’s Material Handling, a family-owned dealership serving Texas and Kansas, seeks a Shop Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair lift trucks and related material handling equipment. The role emphasizes safety, maintenance, and timely fault isolation.

The technician will read electrical/hydraulic schematics, perform repairs to complex systems, and ensure equipment meets safety standards with limited supervision. Team-oriented, safety-focused applicants encouraged to apply.