Technician Apprentice

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plan

401k with partial company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Short- & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. in Maryland is seeking a Forklift Mechanic Apprentice to join our Upper Marlboro area team. This entry-level program offers hands-on training and mentorship in material handling equipment maintenance.

During a 6–9 month formal training, you will learn safety standards, diagnostics, and repair best practices, progressing toward a career as a Field Service Technician. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Some mechanical experience required.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Clean driving record A MUST

Responsibilities

• Learn how to perform routine maintenance, diagnose and repair material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet trucks, etc.)
• Complete required training certifications
• Assist mechanics
• Strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Learn quickly

Professional demeanor

Clean driving record

Job description

Eastern Lift Truck Co.

Forklift Mechanic Apprentice

Currently, we are seeking Forklift Mechanic Apprentices to support our Upper Marlboro, MD branch as well as 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!

This is an entry level position where you can learn the mechanics of material handling equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. You will have a mentor to guide you through our 6–9-month formal training program, where you will learn how to maintain safety standards and interact with customers. From classroom modules to hands on training in the shop, we will prepare you for a career as a Field Service Technician!

Main Duties

• Learn how to perform routine maintenance, diagnose and repair material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet trucks, etc.)
• Complete required training certifications
• Assist mechanics
• Strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Requirements

• Some mechanical experience required
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Ability to learn quickly and follow directions
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Clean driving record A MUST

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

This position is paid hourly with a pay range of $23.00/hr. - $25.00/hr. Compensation is based on experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Find out more at: www.easternlifttruck.com

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