Internal Combustion Forklift Service Technician

Internal Combustion Forklift Service Technician

Company: OEG Building Materials (steel manufacturing)

Employment: Full-time

Reports To: Department Manager

A day in the life

When production ramps up at our steel facility, you’re the expert who keeps the fleet moving. Your day starts by reviewing maintenance logs, prioritizing urgent breakdowns, and prepping tools for on-site diagnostics. By mid-morning you’ve tracked down a tricky fuel issue on a propane unit, swapped a worn brake assembly, and verified a hydraulic leak repair. After lunch, you log service records, perform a safety-focused inspection on a diesel forklift, and advise leadership on upcoming parts needs to minimize downtime. You wrap the day ensuring every unit you’ve touched is compliant, reliable, and ready for another shift.

What you’ll handle

• End-to-end diagnostics and repair on propane and diesel forklifts
• Troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems
• Routine inspections to confirm safety, performance, and readiness for service
• Component work including engines, transmissions, brakes, and steering systems
• Accurate service documentation and maintenance recordkeeping
• Adherence to OSHA and OEG safety protocols every step of the way
• Rapid response to breakdowns to keep manufacturing lines productive
• Clear communication of findings and repair recommendations to management

What you bring

• Proven experience as a forklift or heavy equipment mechanic
• Hands-on expertise with propane and diesel forklifts (required)
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Ability to interpret service manuals and read schematics
• Valid driver’s license; forklift certification is a plus
• Comfort lifting up to 50 lbs and working in warehouse/outdoor conditions
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Bonus points

• Trade school or technical certification in mechanical repair
• Experience across multiple forklift brands
• Welding or light fabrication experience

Where and when you’ll work

• Warehouse/industrial setting within a fast-paced steel manufacturing environment
• Full-time schedule; hours may vary based on operational needs

Compensation and benefits

• Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour (non-exempt)
• Health Insurance (details provided upon hire): Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Company Holidays + Jewish Paid Holidays
• 5 Sick Days (accrued annually)
• 5 Vacation Days (after 3 years of service)

Classification

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

If you’re energized by solving complex equipment issues and keeping critical material-handling assets online, we’d like to meet you.