Forklift Mechanic

At Connell Equipment Leasing Company (CELCO), we’re looking for an experienced Forklift Mechanic with hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts and material-handling equipment.

You’ll work directly with our forklift and equipment fleet, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and completing repairs that keep our equipment safe, reliable, and ready to perform.

We’re looking for someone who knows forklifts and understands how they work. You can listen to what a machine is doing, troubleshoot the issue, determine what needs attention, and make the right repair. You bring strong mechanical judgment, work safely, and take pride in fixing things correctly.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment to keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for operation.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other equipment issues and determine the appropriate repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and identify wear, damage, or developing problems before they lead to equipment failure or unnecessary downtime.
• Complete repairs thoroughly and efficiently, testing equipment and confirming it is operating safely before returning it to service.
• Use your forklift and equipment experience to troubleshoot problems independently and determine the best course of action.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, parts requirements, and recommendations clearly to the CELCO team.
• Help determine when equipment requires additional parts, specialized service, or further repair.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair information as required.
• Keep tools, parts, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and ready for the next job.
• Help minimize equipment downtime by staying ahead of maintenance needs and following repairs through to completion.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on professional experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts or material-handling equipment.
• 5+ years of mechanical, equipment, industrial maintenance, or related repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the physical requirements of a hands-on equipment maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems found in forklifts and related equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic ability, with the judgment to identify problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and recognizing equipment wear, damage, and potential failures.
• Strong mechanical instincts and the ability to work through equipment problems independently.
• A safety-first approach and sound judgment about when equipment is ready to return to service.
• High standards for workmanship, accuracy, and equipment care.
• Ability to prioritize repairs, communicate equipment concerns clearly, and work effectively with the CELCO team.

Supporting Your Success

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• Generous employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and additional employee protections

Great mechanics know their equipment. They know how to troubleshoot a problem, understand what a machine is telling them, and take pride in making sure the repair is done right. At CELCO, you’ll put that experience to work maintaining the forklifts and equipment our business depends on every day. If you bring hands-on forklift experience, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to safety and quality, we’d like to meet you.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every resume is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.

Connell Equipment Leasing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating a workplace where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing forklifts or material-handling equipment.
• What types of forklift systems have you worked on, such as mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, and what types of repairs have you performed?
• Walk us through how you approach diagnosing a forklift or piece of equipment when the cause of the problem isn’t immediately clear.
• Please note that we conduct comprehensive pre-employment background checks, which may include a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, as part of the hiring process. Are you comfortable proceeding with this requirement?

Work Location: In person