Maintenance Technician

The Company

Velocity Maintenance Services is a rapidly growing provider of resident technicians for lift trucks and other mobile material handling assets. Velocity has a strategic relationship with the nations largest provider of brand-independent material handling equipment fleet management services. This collaboration creates a unique opportunity for talented forklift technicians across the United States. Velocity designs customized maintenance programs for mission critical lift truck assets in high utilization manufacturing and warehousing operations. We deliver significant value as a key supply chain partner for our customers.

At Velocity, we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service! We offer industry leading benefits to include :

• Competitive pay : Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential!
• Full benefits package that starts day one : Includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage and more!
• 8 paid holidays
• PTO : Full-time employees enjoy a generous paid time off policy, accruing more time throughout their tenure with Velocity.
• Training and mentoring : Learn from our experts in the industry.

The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Forklift Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs, as well as planned maintenance on lift trucks. This role involves managing the maintenance shop, ensuring proper inventory levels, and maintaining a safe, organized environment in compliance with OSHA standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to assess repair options, complete service records accurately, and handle various tasks as assigned.

The Forklift Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance on industrial equipment, including but not limited to electric forklifts, racking, dock & doors, scissor lifts, tuggers, floor scrubbers and golf carts.

Key Job Responsibilities

Safety is foundational at Velocity!

Job Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, for up to 8 hours; use hands to lift, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and must maintain a high level of self-awareness about their surroundings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in the customer facility location. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to heavy, occasionally requiring hearing protection.

The Velocity Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation details : 35-40 Hourly Wage

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