What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Morrison Industrial Equipment?
Morrison Industrial Equipment is hiring a Full-Time Fork Truck Mechanic in the Niles-Ewdardsburg, MI area. Depending on operating location, this technician will report to our South Bend or Elkhart location.
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift | 40 hours a week, with opportunity for overtime
Pay: Starts at $23/hour, negotiable based upon experience
Pre-employment Requirements: drug screening (including marijuana), physical, background check, and valid driver's license (with ≥3-year driving history)
If you have mechanical experience working on vehicles, trucks, semis, agricultural equipment, or similar machinery, we want to hear from you!
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About the Job
A Forklift Mechanic travels locally to customers, using a company van, to perform the repair and maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment with an emphasis on fork trucks.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and repair fork trucks (and other material handling equipment)
- Complete work orders and communicate service needs
- Provide professional customer service
- Keep work van clean and stocked with necessary supplies
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- 3 years of repair experience (vehicles, diesel, heavy equipment, or similar industry)
- Valid driver's license (3 years driving history)
- Basic computer & tablet skills
- Ability to lift 50–75 lbs.
- Own tools or qualify for our Tools-for-Techs Program
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About Our Benefits:
- Starts on 1st Day: health, dental, vision, FSA options, life, and disability insurance
- After 90th Day: generous PTO, paid holidays, and retirement plan
- Additional Perks: Employee referral incentives, wellness program, and an employee assistance program.
- For Our Techs: Company-provided with uniforms, tool insurance, and a boot reimbursement up to $200.
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About Morrison Industrial Equipment:
Morrison Industrial is a family owned company and offers over 70 years of service to our strong customer base. We are a leading material handling equipment dealer offering a wide variety of products including LP, diesel, and electric forklifts of all sizes; scissor and boom lifts; floor cleaning equipment and much more!
Check us out at Morrison Industrial Equipment: https://www.morrison-ind.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to take a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $23 - $30