Shop Technician

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. in Allentown, PA is seeking a Shop Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and other material-handling equipment. You will follow safety procedures and keep the shop and tools in safe condition.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, welding/fabricating skills, and own set of tools. The company offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Welding/fabricating experience
• Must have own tools
• Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Boom Lifts, and Scissor Lifts
• Follow safety procedures at all times to avoid injuries and damage
• Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Forklift repair

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding/fabrication

Own tools

Job description

Posted Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Eastern Lift Truck Co.

Currently, we are seeking a Shop Technician to support our Allentown, PA location. 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
• Follow safety procedures at all times to avoid accidental injuries and damage
• Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Experience repairing forklifts and/or heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Welding/fabricating experience
• Must have own tools
• Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan.
• 401k with partial company match, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, short- & long-term disability, and basic/supplemental life insurance policies.

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”