Lead Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer

Job Summary

Cox Fleet is hiring a Lead Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on material-handling equipment, including light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

Key Technician Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and driveline components.
• Service and repair material-handling equipment, including:
• Raymond 8210 pallet jacks
• Reach trucks
• Electric forklifts
• Hyster equipment
• Yale equipment
• Toyota forklifts and material-handling equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, battery, charging, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
• Complete work orders, inspections, parts requests, and repair documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized mobile work environment and follow all company and client safety requirements.
• Communicate repair findings, downtime risks, and parts clearly to leadership and customers.
• Support junior technicians with troubleshooting, repair guidance, and technical coaching as needed.
• Maintain required tools, certifications, and ongoing technical training.

Key Trainer Responsibilities

• Mentor experience preferred.
• Able to comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing and through practice with employees and customers easily and effectively.
• Communication and presentation skills, ability to deliver content effectively.
• Deliver hands-on technical training for light and medium-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Execute structured training programs covering preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Evaluate technician skill levels and provide individualized coaching and development plans.
• Ensure trainees demonstrate safe work practices and compliance with DOT and company standards.
• Track trainee progress and maintain training documentation, certifications, and performance records.
• Travel to different States, up to 50% of the time during training and perform in-field training for new and current forklift technicians.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience; or 9 years’ experience in a related field.
• Eight (8) years of professional technician experience in fleet maintenance, diesel repair, automotive repair, material handling or forklift service preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, batteries/chargers, diesel engines, brakes, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, service manuals, and diagnostic information.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile or field-service environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment as required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift, material-handling, or manufacturer certifications.
• Experience with Raymond, Hyster, Yale, Toyota, Crown, or similar equipment.
• ASE certifications.
• CDL or experience servicing commercial vehicles.
• Experience using mobile work-order, fleet-management, or maintenance software.

Why Cox?

• This position offers production-based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed.
• Pay ranges from $38.00 to $48.00 per hour based on location.
• The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, which may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
• Technical training is provided to advance your career.
• Dedicated career path – 'Over 50% of our front-line managers are promoted from within'.