Forklift Technician

Fraza / Vitan Equipment•South Plainfield, NJ

12d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Fraza & Vitan Equipment is seeking a skilled Forklift Technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty material handling equipment. This is a fast-paced, field-based position involving diagnostics across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to keep customers’ operations moving. Technicians travel to customer sites, perform maintenance and repairs, ensure equipment is safe and operating properly, and document service work while communicating with branch dispatch. The position pays $21 to $38 per hour based on experience and offers a sign-on bonus, a take-home service truck, flexible daily field scheduling, no weekend work, full benefits, and commission opportunities for service work and parts or equipment upselling. Fraza and Vitan Equipment is a full-service material handling business with over 300 employees across Michigan and the East Coast.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment, including electric, propane, and diesel equipment.
Strong diagnostic instincts and a safety-first mindset.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for use of the company truck.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize customer downtime.
Travel to various customer sites to service different machines.
Ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and meets operating standards.
Accurately log service work and communicate clearly with the branch dispatch team.