Forklift Mechanic - Shop

Pay

Compensation range: $25+/hour based on applicable experience, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Referral bonus opportunities available. No flat rate.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (all shifts).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing
• Opportunity to earn monthly premium discounts
• 3 weeks PTO annually (prorated in the first year) and 10 paid company holidays
• Tool loan program
• Annual boot, safety glasses, and gym reimbursement programs

About the role

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial vehicles including forklifts, container handlers, and similar equipment. Perform routine maintenance and breakdown repair work in the shop. Prioritize work orders, comply with safety incident reporting, and ensure all paperwork is submitted timely and accurately. Provide excellent customer service and maintain company‑provided assets, including all work tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot customer breakdowns; provide proper repairs to minimize equipment downtime and initiate estimates for shop repairs.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance, including standard inspections, repair and replacement of defective parts, lubrication, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in factory specifications.
• Review repair work and scheduled maintenance results with customers, communicating any potential issues.
• Responsible for quoting and communicating services to customers.
• Utilize the Mobile Service application to close the day, fill out work orders, obtain customer signatures, finalize jobs, and mark them as complete.
• Provide daily status updates to dispatchers and review any customer issues or concerns with the dispatcher and account manager.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or technical certification preferred

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a technician role
• Previous experience with hydraulics and computer diagnostics
• Ability to interpret and apply schematic diagrams
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks
• Strong attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers clearly and concisely
• Adherence to company core values

Pre‑employment drug screening required; we are a drug‑free workplace.

Why join Nextier Equipment

We are a third‑generation, family‑owned company. Our core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers:

• Positivity
• Teamwork
• Self‑development
• Integrity
• Community service
• Safety

We offer paid on‑the‑job training, development, and advancement opportunities from Certified Dealer Trainers. NexTier Equipment is an equal opportunity employer and proud employer of veterans, helping them navigate life transitions and reach their fullest potential.