Electric Forklift Technician

LIFT TRUCK CENTER INC • Wichita, KS

13d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Lift Truck Center, Inc., the authorized dealer for Toyota, a leading brand of lift trucks, is growing and searching for a skilled Electric Forklift Technician to join our team. Pay: $25-$30 per hour based on experience and OEM Certifications Position Type: Full Time/Non-Exempt Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 Job Summary: Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electric-powered forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and other battery-powered material handling equipment. This position may involve both shop-based repairs and field service calls at customer sites. Essential Functions: Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and battery-related issues on electric forklifts and related equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance, including battery testing, charger repairs, motor inspections, and controller troubleshooting. Complete accurate service reports, time entries, and parts requisitions. Communicate clearly with customers and dispatch regarding repair status, recommendations, and estimated completion times. Lift Truck Center Offers: Company vehicle, phone, and uniform Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off 401K with company match Work Boot/Safety Glasses Reimbursement Tool allowance and ongoing training opportunities (with Certification Completion Incentives) Career growth potential in a stable, growing industry Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 2+ years of experience repairing electric forklifts, industrial vehicles, or similar battery powered equipment (experience with brands such as Toyota, Crown, Yale, Raymond, or Hyster is a plus) Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, electric motors, controllers, and industrial batteries/chargers Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Owns a basic set of mechanic tools (specialty tools provided) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent customer service attitude and communication skills Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. and work in various environments (shop, warehouse, outdoor) Qualified applicants must be able to pass a drug and criminal background check and have a driving record that meets the requirements of our insurance provider. The hiring process also includes a Mechanical Aptitude and Predictive Index assessment. Lift Truck Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Finding the right employee is vitally important to our team. If hired, we recognize that you retain the option, as does the Company, of ending your employment with the Company at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. As such, your employment with the Company is at-will and neither this letter nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific perio

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience repairing electric forklifts, industrial vehicles, or similar battery powered equipment (experience with brands such as Toyota, Crown, Yale, Raymond, or Hyster is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, electric motors, controllers, and industrial batteries/chargers
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Owns a basic set of mechanic tools (specialty tools provided)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service attitude and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. and work in various environments (shop, warehouse, outdoor)
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a drug and criminal background check and have a driving record that meets the requirements of our insurance provider.
• The hiring process also includes a Mechanical Aptitude and Predictive Index assessment.

Nice To Haves

• experience with brands such as Toyota, Crown, Yale, Raymond, or Hyster is a plus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and battery-related issues on electric forklifts and related equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including battery testing, charger repairs, motor inspections, and controller troubleshooting.
• Complete accurate service reports, time entries, and parts requisitions.
• Communicate clearly with customers and dispatch regarding repair status, recommendations, and estimated completion times.

Benefits

• Company vehicle, phone, and uniform
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Work Boot/Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tool allowance and ongoing training opportunities (with Certification Completion Incentives)
• Career growth potential in a stable, growing industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed