Technician Apprentice

Alliance Material Handling • Jessup, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring mechanically inclined individuals for our 12-month Technician Apprentice Program. This is a structured, hands-on training program designed to turn you into a high-earning Field Service Technician with your own company truck. You will be working, learning, and earning from day one. Upon successful completion, you will step into a Field Service Technician role, where you will work independently at customer sites, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining forklifts and equipment. Alliance Material Handling is a 100% employee-owned company, offering long-term careers with real financial upside.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience (automotive, equipment, construction, etc.)
• Willingness to work in the field and travel to customer locations
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn quickly
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work in various positions
• Basic tools (or willingness to acquire them)

Responsibilities

• Safety training & equipment operation
• Preventative maintenance basics
• Introduction to electrical, hydraulic, steering, and traction systems
• Ride-alongs with experienced technicians
• LP systems & transmission repair
• Battery, charger, and electrical diagnostics
• Working on a variety of forklift types and specialty equipment
• Increasing hands-on responsibility in real service calls
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and equipment
• Work independently at customer sites

Benefits

• Starting rate of $18/hr as an apprentice, earning $24/hr once you finish the program, with the ability to grow and earn up to $50/hr based on experience + overtime
• Take-home company truck + gas card
• Tool + boot reimbursement
• Multiple healthcare options including company paid plan (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays
• Company-paid short-term, long-term disability + life insurance
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) - build long-term wealth as an owner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees